treeratslayer24
Lil-Rokslider
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2021
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Now look, I’m no idiot. I know questions about specific units get hit with the same scrutiny every time. The age old “do your own research like we did” and the “no one is going to give away their hard earned secrets”. I get that, and I’m not asking for a waypoint on a hidden gem. So, against my better judgement, here we go…
Myself and two buddies are embarking on our first backpacking mule deer hunt. High alpine. Early season. We’ve researched the crap out of it, I honestly don’t know how I haven’t lost my job for being on google earth instead of doing my actual job lol I’ve got OnX points coming out my ears. 3-4 camp location options depending on pressure, glassing locations, likely water collection sites, etc…
So what am I here for? The stuff I’m forgetting. I’ve used several guys lists from on this site to make my gear list. Someone had a very helpful meal list I “stole”. I’m looking for just any tip for a guy looking to go have the week of a lifetime and maybe if I’m lucky get a chance at a deer.
Maybe you have a tip on this unit:
- is it packed with hikers?
- no deer period?
- maybe it’s overrun with elk guys
Or maybe you just have a general tip for anyone in my situation in any unit. This group has amazed me so far with its wisdom, so I figured heck, might as well give it a shot.
Oh.. one more thing. Our one guy joined us last minute so he missed the deer draw. So he’s going with a bear tag. I know, his chances are insanely low, but he figured better than just being a hiker. Anyone seen bear in this area?
Thanks gents
Myself and two buddies are embarking on our first backpacking mule deer hunt. High alpine. Early season. We’ve researched the crap out of it, I honestly don’t know how I haven’t lost my job for being on google earth instead of doing my actual job lol I’ve got OnX points coming out my ears. 3-4 camp location options depending on pressure, glassing locations, likely water collection sites, etc…
So what am I here for? The stuff I’m forgetting. I’ve used several guys lists from on this site to make my gear list. Someone had a very helpful meal list I “stole”. I’m looking for just any tip for a guy looking to go have the week of a lifetime and maybe if I’m lucky get a chance at a deer.
Maybe you have a tip on this unit:
- is it packed with hikers?
- no deer period?
- maybe it’s overrun with elk guys
Or maybe you just have a general tip for anyone in my situation in any unit. This group has amazed me so far with its wisdom, so I figured heck, might as well give it a shot.
Oh.. one more thing. Our one guy joined us last minute so he missed the deer draw. So he’s going with a bear tag. I know, his chances are insanely low, but he figured better than just being a hiker. Anyone seen bear in this area?
Thanks gents
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