Doc Holliday
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There is a wealth of knowledge and experience on this forum. That is easy to see.
In many of the threads on the forum, whether the subject is about rifles, optics, clothes, fitness......many of the reasons for a particular recommendation have to do with distance (of shots taken, or miles hiked) or weight. What I don't see often is a distinction within those conversations of Fly-in vs. Horse vs 100% DIY from the pavement (no plane, helicopter or horse). Perhaps it never matters and as light as possible is always best, and strong as possible is always best, and the ability to carry 100# on your pecker and shoot 600 yards standing on one leg is always best. But where do you draw the line from must have to nice-to-have. For example, is cutting your toothbrush in half a real game changer when you are on horseback? Another: I see guys who are in great shape, like the owner of Kuiu for example, who I have no doubt can throw a heavy pack on and hike in from the pavement and be successful. Then on the website of an outfitter that uses helicopters I see hundreds of harvest pics of older gentlemen who do not appear to be in that kind of shape, proudly smiling over 12 yr old rams.
With that said, are there any differences in gear or physical fitness requirements/recommendations in these 3 types of sheep hunts? Maybe the answer is no, but I am curious to hear your opinions.
In many of the threads on the forum, whether the subject is about rifles, optics, clothes, fitness......many of the reasons for a particular recommendation have to do with distance (of shots taken, or miles hiked) or weight. What I don't see often is a distinction within those conversations of Fly-in vs. Horse vs 100% DIY from the pavement (no plane, helicopter or horse). Perhaps it never matters and as light as possible is always best, and strong as possible is always best, and the ability to carry 100# on your pecker and shoot 600 yards standing on one leg is always best. But where do you draw the line from must have to nice-to-have. For example, is cutting your toothbrush in half a real game changer when you are on horseback? Another: I see guys who are in great shape, like the owner of Kuiu for example, who I have no doubt can throw a heavy pack on and hike in from the pavement and be successful. Then on the website of an outfitter that uses helicopters I see hundreds of harvest pics of older gentlemen who do not appear to be in that kind of shape, proudly smiling over 12 yr old rams.
With that said, are there any differences in gear or physical fitness requirements/recommendations in these 3 types of sheep hunts? Maybe the answer is no, but I am curious to hear your opinions.