I joined this sight recently after lurking for a long while. Myself and a few friends are planning our first Elk hunt for the fall of 2018 so I hope to learn as much as I can here about the entire process before we depart. That said, I seem to be the most interested party and the one taking the lead here on putting it all together. I've learned from other ventures/interests/hobbies that you can only learn so much from research and forums, to truly get your feet wet you must immerse yourself in that activity and sink or swim.
A little bit about myself, Im in my early 30's, in good shape, recently medically retired from the Army where I was a combat medic. I grew up in south Texas hunting everything Texas has to offer but my experience with western big game is zero. That said, my abilities backpacking with a heavy load out is second nature thanks to Uncle Sugar. I can be self reliant and live out of a pack handling my own affairs without needing to be looked after or guided. I can get myself to the hunt location and I will have all gear necessary to be self reliant and of assistance in glassing, harvesting, haul out.
All of that said I'd like to toss out the idea/ offer of lending myself to another hunter/group. I think I can be of assistance both physically and morally to another hunting. I'd be there simply to help with load out, glassing, hauling meat, camaraderie, moral support, etc. I have no intention of hunting, I just want to help out and experience the entire process first hand so that I have a better understanding of what all is involved in a hunt of this magnitude. I think it would be a good learning experience for myself and an extra body to help out for the hunting party.
If anyone is interested in exploring this offer please send me a PM and we can discuss further the details/opportunity.
A little bit about myself, Im in my early 30's, in good shape, recently medically retired from the Army where I was a combat medic. I grew up in south Texas hunting everything Texas has to offer but my experience with western big game is zero. That said, my abilities backpacking with a heavy load out is second nature thanks to Uncle Sugar. I can be self reliant and live out of a pack handling my own affairs without needing to be looked after or guided. I can get myself to the hunt location and I will have all gear necessary to be self reliant and of assistance in glassing, harvesting, haul out.
All of that said I'd like to toss out the idea/ offer of lending myself to another hunter/group. I think I can be of assistance both physically and morally to another hunting. I'd be there simply to help with load out, glassing, hauling meat, camaraderie, moral support, etc. I have no intention of hunting, I just want to help out and experience the entire process first hand so that I have a better understanding of what all is involved in a hunt of this magnitude. I think it would be a good learning experience for myself and an extra body to help out for the hunting party.
If anyone is interested in exploring this offer please send me a PM and we can discuss further the details/opportunity.
