Good point... I've just always been more of the silent / stealth mode type when elk hunting, unless I'm thrashing a tree to get an elk to close the gap!
You're right, mate... better to be safe than sorry... I've had very few lion encounters in all my days in the Rocky Mountains, but have always found a lion to be much more intimidating than a black bear. Now, a grizzly on the other hand... that's a different story!
I've got a few stories that I'll share over the coming days / weeks, some of which are off the beaten path, and others of which are more urban in nature.
In ~2019, I took my 12 year old (currently 17) into a spot that I'd previously killed an incredible bull elk in, during OTC archery season in...
Up for sale is a full kit of Mountain Mimicry, including 11 pieces, 10 of which are Sitka, and one of which is Core 4 (t-shirt), everything in Size Small.
Would be a great kid for anybody that is on the smaller side.
Celsius Jacket (includes hood)
Celsius Vest
90% Jacket (in Optifade)
90%...