Post by: buglelk on April 09, 2012, 11:26:57 AM
Last week's giveaway was so much fun, we've decided to give away another free subscription...
Simply reply to the following question, and we'll randomly select a winner on Wednesday afternoon. As a reminder, anyone who subscribes by Friday will still receive Issue #2 as their first issue (plus get a free DVD and be automatically entered to win the free elk hunt, bow, or backpack)!
QUESTION: If you were on a backcountry bivy hunt for elk and could only bring ONE of the following items with you, which ONE would it be?
-Elk call?
-Lightweight sleeping pad?
-Water filter/purifier?
-GPS?
-Binos?
Thanks,
Corey Jacobsen
Elk101.com - Extreme Elk Magazine
www.ExtremeElk.com (http://www.ExtremeElk.com)
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 09, 2012, 11:30:57 AM
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Post by: jrebel on April 09, 2012, 11:42:44 AM
The sooner I locate and kill / harvest my elk, I could head for home. Boiled water for a day or running water out of a stream is good enough for me.
Johnny
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Post by: workstohunt on April 09, 2012, 12:32:31 PM
I can't live without my Bino's--I don't leave home without them!
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 09, 2012, 12:32:42 PM
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Post by: Widgeondeke on April 09, 2012, 12:41:50 PM
I've been drinking from streams & springs all my life w/o any problems.
Post by: MightyWhite on April 09, 2012, 12:42:58 PM
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Post by: PAW66 on April 09, 2012, 01:01:43 PM
GPS for me
Post by: Heavily Armed Hiker on April 09, 2012, 01:14:40 PM
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Post by: fair-chase on April 09, 2012, 01:41:41 PM
My reasoning for leaving the others at home...
Elk Call - I rarely use them for their intended purpose anyways. No big deal to leave them behind and just spot and stalk
Water Purifier - Most symptoms related to contaminated water don't appear until 10-14 days after infection. Giving me plenty of time to finish the hunt and seek medical treatment afterwords.
Sleeping Pad - I managed just fine without one in my early years, no reason I can't live without one now. Strictly a luxury item.
GPS - I don't own one now. Guess I won't be missing it much.
Post by: dblungshot on April 09, 2012, 01:44:56 PM
Post by: bearpaw on April 09, 2012, 02:07:19 PM
-Lightweight sleeping pad? (I never used one till a few years ago, don't have to have it.)
-Water filter/purifier? (I have never carried one, I just get spring water where it comes out of the ground.)
-GPS? (I have never carried one till last year, don't need it)
-Binos? (I always have binoculars with me, but would forego them for the elk call since I pretty much know where my elk are gonna be anyway.)
Post by: C-Money on April 09, 2012, 02:34:33 PM
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Post by: adamR on April 09, 2012, 04:42:29 PM
Elk call- don't need it if they are talking and you are in the right area
water purifier- I could drink from a spring
Gps- Most likely I'd be hunting the same elk area I've always hunted and know it like the back of my hand
Sleeping pad- I could lay in some pine needles if I had too
Post by: SniperDanWA on April 09, 2012, 05:16:33 PM
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Post by: losdaddy7 on April 09, 2012, 05:55:29 PM
:tup:
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Post by: Bigshooter on April 09, 2012, 07:48:01 PM
I guess I am different.
I can't live without my Bino's--I don't leave home without them!
:yeah:
I'd rather leave my gun at home than my bino's.
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Post by: TheHunt on April 10, 2012, 06:22:12 AM
If you were on a backcountry bivy hunt for elk and could only bring ONE of the following items with you, which ONE would it be?
- When I hunt I always have a map on me or at least look it over if I have been there a few times to make sure I know what is up.
- I always bring a wrist compass so I know what direction to go in or out.
- I would bring the water purifier as I the West side water is not an issue but the desert areas have way more stagnant water then the West
- Sleeping bag is a luxury you can live without
Post by: Fullabull on April 10, 2012, 10:15:26 AM
What would we need?
Well Since we are now lost, we wouldn't have a GPS to help us get back...
We hunt in Western WA so Bino's would not do us any good, to heavy anyway...
Sleeping pad, no need we are both older so we have plenty of padding already...
Water Purifier, would be a good idea but of course we would not have that, plus if we drink enough water we can get rid of some of that extra padding I already talked about...
But we could "NEVER" get along without our elk calls so by reason of deduction I would have to say "ELK CALLS"
:tup:
Post by: MADMAX on April 10, 2012, 10:20:36 AM
Kill it and go home
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Post by: NoBark on April 10, 2012, 01:05:35 PM
Water filter/purifier. Can survive a lot longer and staying hydrated with clean water is a lot more important than the rest. :tup:
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Post by: TommyH on April 10, 2012, 01:09:50 PM
Elk call for sure.....
The sooner I locate and kill / harvest my elk, I could head for home. Boiled water for a day or running water out of a stream is good enough for me.
Johnny
:tup: Thats what i was thinking!
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 10, 2012, 06:12:20 PM
All other items are "luxuries", lack of hydration can end your hunt.
Post by: ELKBURGER on April 11, 2012, 06:15:12 AM
Post by: sneakyjake on April 11, 2012, 08:39:54 AM
I don't use binos very much. I can cut bows too sleep on and usually do, if you haven't tried it, do it under your pad. GPS is nice, but not necessary. It helps you plan and save time, but high up in the back country with a map you can't get lost. I have had a change of heart about water with my new hunting partner. I have always been a water nazi. Filtered everything. He eduacated me on the matter. We mostly drink out of seeps on the side of the mountain high up. With a few criteria satisfied, the water is always safe. Saves time.
Post by: rsarkks on April 11, 2012, 08:48:04 AM
-Lightweight sleeping pad - no, can sleep on rough ground, sorta
-Water filter/purifier - yes, know to a couple people who have been stuck in the high country needing help to get out thanks to beaver feaver.
-GPS - no, a good map and a couple compasses, a main with a backup
-Binos - no, shot elk without, tough to not have though
Post by: dreamingbig on April 11, 2012, 08:54:14 AM
Post by: buglelk on April 11, 2012, 02:32:53 PM
For everyone else, there is still 2 days left to subscribe and receive Issue #2, plus be automatically entered to win a free elk hunt, Hoyt bow, or Tenzing pack!
Many thanks,
Corey Jacobsen
Elk101.com - Extreme Elk Magazine
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 11, 2012, 05:49:17 PM
I just have to say, those that think a call is most important must really have a tough time hunting, especially with all the complaining I hear about season, and how "the Elk just are not talking, etc... :dunno:
what about late season ? might as well stay home. :tung:
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please dont take this personnal, just was making an observation
Post by: gaddy on April 11, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
have enjoyed the website-ELK101 & have passed it on to my pards. Here & other states.
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Post by: HairTrigger on April 13, 2012, 06:01:24 AM
the others are good but not necessary
plenty ways to get good water
Gps no you best know what your getting into without it, plus its been done with out as well
Binos would be nice but you could use you scope for short periods
Post by: 400out on April 15, 2012, 03:42:26 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 15, 2012, 03:50:09 PM
OK guys, let's give away a subscription. The random winner is 'hike2hunt'....please shoot me an e-mail at corey@elk101.com with your mailing info and we'll get you added to the subscription list!
For everyone else, there is still 2 days left to subscribe and receive Issue #2, plus be automatically entered to win a free elk hunt, Hoyt bow, or Tenzing pack!
Many thanks,
Corey Jacobsen
Elk101.com - Extreme Elk Magazine
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