Post by: uncoolperson on March 02, 2010, 10:59:25 AM
I'm thinking I'm going to set aside a week or so of vacation time, and figured now is a good time to start thinking about some planning for fishing trips (which could second as I wonder what lives where trips).
So far my planning is, walk around in the mountains... that needs a little work narrowing it down (great excuse to make a bunch of fishin trips), now is as good a time as any to start reading up, and was thinking solo might limit how far I might want to go (or rather, am allowed to go). I know my wife would be a lot happier if I wasn't going it alone.
I'm a smoker, though I'm giving the e-cigarette thing a shot... should limit smellyness when out in the woods... but my lungs are still not awesome.
I can handle myself okay outside, not much of a risk taker so you're not going to need to drag me out or direct a rescue chopper. I think I've got just about all of the gear I could need, and then some extras.
Most people I've been out with generally like all the cool toys, or nice things I bring (my first morning hike in camping usually means bacon breakfast, the first night requires steak, and fishing always requires 18+ y/o single malt).
I'm still not an experienced hunter, 4 years no deer.
Even if you haven't already started thinking about it, or don't wanna join. Any pointers to kick start my planning?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 02, 2010, 11:09:39 AM
Post by: Atroxus on March 02, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Post by: Shootmoore on March 02, 2010, 08:23:58 PM
:P
Sorry could not help myself
Shootmoore
Post by: lokidog on March 02, 2010, 09:10:14 PM
Post by: Phunky Munky on March 28, 2010, 08:09:44 PM
Eddie
Post by: high country on March 28, 2010, 08:20:32 PM
Post by: Phunky Munky on March 28, 2010, 09:21:43 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 29, 2010, 01:43:29 PM
I am no stranger to the high hunts and have spent beyond a lot of money to lose gear weight. the mere thought of hauling a steak let alone a flask of scotch up any of those passes you wil need to summit to get to deer country hurts my back. I would advise taking chocolate covered espresso beans and moleskin.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
uncoolperson you'll want to read some DIY Highcountry books. I recommend this one by Camron Hanes. It has become my backcountry bible. Even though he writes about bowhunting its still very applicable to rifle or muzzle loader. As for food. Leave the steaks and scotch at home. Bring High Country Meals, MRE's and mixed nuts. Oh and a water purifier or tablets.
"Backcountry Bowhunting. A guide to the Wild Side." By Cameron Hanes
http://www.cameronhanes.com/?page_id=7 (http://www.cameronhanes.com/?page_id=7)
Post by: Kowsrule30 on March 29, 2010, 03:15:43 PM
Post by: uncoolperson on March 29, 2010, 04:26:30 PM
I'll read that book, thanks.
Post by: colockumelk on March 29, 2010, 05:03:10 PM
I've got my pack pretty light, spin/fly fishin, 6 pack of beer, a few things I don't need (no where near "roughin it") and she's coming in probably just under 20lbs. I'm sure I could make that lighter before I started adding hunting stuff.
I'll read that book, thanks.
If you plan on doing a 5-7 day hunt your gonna be looking at 65lbs with the latest and greatest gear. And that's just the necessary stuff. I highly recommend that book. It will save you alot of time, money and heartache. Its bowhunting focused but if you take everyhting he says and apply that to your rifle you'll be golden.
Post by: colockumelk on March 29, 2010, 05:05:42 PM
Post by: uncoolperson on March 29, 2010, 05:21:39 PM
Doing a simple multi night trip with the wife last year in the high lakes area I'm convinced I created a small stream with all the beer I poured out on the way up.... that sucked.
Post by: Phunky Munky on March 30, 2010, 06:31:19 AM
I am no stranger to the high hunts and have spent beyond a lot of money to lose gear weight. the mere thought of hauling a steak let alone a flask of scotch up any of those passes you wil need to summit to get to deer country hurts my back. I would advise taking chocolate covered espresso beans and moleskin.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
uncoolperson you'll want to read some DIY Highcountry books. I recommend this one by Camron Hanes. It has become my backcountry bible. Even though he writes about bowhunting its still very applicable to rifle or muzzle loader. As for food. Leave the steaks and scotch at home. Bring High Country Meals, MRE's and mixed nuts. Oh and a water purifier or tablets.
"Backcountry Bowhunting. A guide to the Wild Side." By Cameron Hanes
http://www.cameronhanes.com/?page_id=7 (http://www.cameronhanes.com/?page_id=7)
Honestly, Just about everything that applies to bowhunting is excelent for modern firearm and muzzleloading. From stalking techniques to just about everything else you do. My dad and I started out bowhunting (My dad introduced me to it I ought to say) and I believe it made me a much more complete hunter. To me, the only difference between hunting with a rifle and hunting with the bow is the range potential. Well, that and the ammount of noise the shot makes.....