I recently scouted a good looking area that I would like to return and hunt. Unfortunately the few water sources I found were hammered by range cattle. There were cow pies in and adjacent to the water, trampled muddy ground etc. That said the water was flowing crystal clear, no sediment or murkiness whatsoever. Small mountain springs/streams that are 1-2 feet across.
Would you do anything different in such a situation with regards to water filtration, or just filter as usual and don't worry about it? I was shocked and a bit disappointed to find range cattle in this high mountain basin but the deer sign looks good so I'll likely head back. My backcountry water sources thus far have been free of anything that has made me think "yuck!"
Thanks
KT
Would you do anything different in such a situation with regards to water filtration, or just filter as usual and don't worry about it? I was shocked and a bit disappointed to find range cattle in this high mountain basin but the deer sign looks good so I'll likely head back. My backcountry water sources thus far have been free of anything that has made me think "yuck!"
Thanks
KT