Any Advice on Elk Hunting Montana/Colorado

First time ive ever seen them. Looks interesting. I just threw some game bags in my pack(they don't weight much). Once my elk was down we did the gutless quarter stuff it in my pack an took off.

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Right, but from what I've read on their reviews etc. The concept is weight in the front and weight in the back is easier to carry than just all the weight in the back. Allegedly, you can carry more weight using the front/back method, which means less trips.

I said allegedly.

Also, I was talking with BackCountry, he mentioned the heat in early September. I forgot to ask him.....What's the average temp in the mountains in Southern Colorado in the beginning of September? Night time/day time temps?

 

Oh im sure they would work. It makes sense just don't think I would want to carry one in to where we camp just to bring an elk out.

I dont hunt southern CO. In the northern part the temps the last few years have been nice on opening week(besides the rain) day time temps have been in the 60's maybe low 70's. Night gets down in the 20's an 30's.

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Good, those temps are what I was figuring on. As far as that bag goes, it folds up and fits in your pack, but I know what you're saying, any additional weight.

 

It may be just the ticket. Anything that helps distribute the load is worth a look. You may be packing out of a canyon...two deep.

 

Interesting, that could be a big changer on deciding what pack to get.

 

You're right! I'm so dense I didn't even put 2 +2 together. I think my plan of packing out an elk is to just have you do it all why I film it. That's probably the best idea I've come up with so far.

 

I've never used the pack outs bags but I do know a few people who have. Number 1, they can be extremely hard to get under and get put on. Obviously, a buddy can help this. They can help distribute the weight but will really take you for a ride if you lose your balance.

Personally, I would invest in a good internal frame pack.

 

you should ask the expert. Cam Hanes is awesome he has taken many elk from the mountains.

 

only if you video me shooting the elk also

 

I was kinda thinking that if you lost balance it could put on the ground pretty quick. I could see my self falling face first with that load on the front

 

Those bags seem counterintuitive to me for comfort. A good external frame (or even some internal frames) redistributes the weight from your shoulders to your hips. THAT is how to make a 130 lb pack feel like 60 lbs in a cheaper pack. These packs sling the entire load over your shoulders. While it definitely would help with balance, it seems it would be crushing on your shoulders...

 

http://forums.bowhunting.com/big-game-hunting/59392-2014-colorado-archery-elk-hunt-invite.html

 

Love this thread!!! Never thought about going elk hunting but it's most definitely some I want to do!!!


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Since the thread is back to the top of the page, I'll give you a quick update. Not too much happening on the actual hunt right now, Nick and I are just getting prepared, buying gear when we can, working out, practicing shooting.

Yesterday, I went to Cabelas and bought a new release. I ended up with the Tru-Fire Hardcore. Took it to the range, its much better than what I was using.

I also started a blog,,,BackCountry (Dave Barnett) was kind enough to write an article for it, and I'll be getting one from Tembry when his schedule frees up a bit. I put the blog together to more or less keep a diary of what it takes to get ready for, and what we're doing, maybe this will help someone who wants to try something like this in the future.

Here's the link if you want to check it out. Elk D.I.Y. | The Adventure Begins. It's obviously a work in progress.

 

Paul - great idea for a blog - real asset to those looking to follow in your steps. Nicely done!

 

Yeah, I thought it would be a fun thing to do, and if others can use it a a resource that's great too. There's so much to learn, you'll drive yourself a little batty trying to locate things on the internet and learn it too. I figured I'll gather as much good information as I can, and try to condense it into one location.

The other thing I'd like to add is that the guys who are out west and have experience elk hunting have been great. They've been willing to share any information, and help out in any way they can. Which is very nice.

If there are any other guys that have experience and would like to add anything to the blog, I'm more than happy to put it on the site. Just shoot me a Private message.

 

Sounds like you guys are doing great planning this out and getting ready for a great trip. Good luck can't wait for the pictures and stories.

 

double post?

 

So, here's my latest update...I hope you guys are ready for this. Before you read this, go hide your wallets.

I've been researching and purchasing stuff as I have time. I've been going to the club just about everyday, at this point, I'm shooting somewhere between 800-1000 arrows a week. Needless to say, I've been having a good time.

But that's not why I'm writing. I know there were quite a few guys here who'd like to do a DIY hunt, but simply couldn't squeeze it into the budget. (this is the part that you hide your wallet)

I was scouring an elk forum and ran across this site. Home - westernhuntrentals

Here's how it works:

You order the equipment that you want/need. They'll ship it to you. You pick the time (7 day hunt, 10 day, etc) obviously allow for shipping back to them.

I just went through and picked the vast majority of things that I need to get an idea of pricing.

$379. for 10 days!! that's less than what I was looking to pay for the backpack, and since I will only use this stuff once a year, I think this may be the way I go. Doing the financials, I could do this for about 4 years before I hit the break-even point on the purchase.

I'm going to contact them tomorrow. Before I make the decision, I want to see the quality of the equipment, but from reading the reviews on the forum I found them on, the people that have used them have been very happy.




If I bought all of those products new, it would be over $1800.