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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: scottcrb on September 25, 2011, 09:35:19 PM

Title: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: scottcrb on September 25, 2011, 09:35:19 PM: so my friend got drawn for a black powder cow tag and neither of us have hunted big game before. what are some helpful thing to have in our packs? i know some good glass and camo and knives are helpful but what else makes things easier? any tips at all for a couple first timers? well be mainly spot and stalk hunting in eastern wa. we got a few days to scout ahead of time and then most of the opening week.
Title: Re: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 25, 2011, 09:39:31 PM: Where at ?
Title: Re: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: scottcrb on September 25, 2011, 09:48:27 PM: umtanum
Title: Re: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: elksnout on September 25, 2011, 10:00:29 PM: Small diameter rope.
Alsakan game bags
stone to keep knife sharp
folding meat saw
tracking/marking ribbon
compass/map of hunt area
water/high energy snacks
extra dry gloves
fire starter/water proof matches
T/P
Title: Re: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 25, 2011, 11:51:03 PM: Quote from: elksnout on September 25, 2011, 10:00:29 PM
Small diameter rope.
Alsakan game bags
stone to keep knife sharp
folding meat saw
tracking/marking ribbon
compass/map of hunt area
water/high energy snacks
extra dry gloves
fire starter/water proof matches
T/P
To add:
Flashlight/head lamp + spare batteries
Baby Wipes in a zip-lock baggie
Title: Re: new to elk hunting . what should i carry.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 25, 2011, 11:59:42 PM: A good saw is a huge help, if you don't know how to take a elk apart at the joints. Rope is also very handy and meat sacks!!!!