Also if your looking into saving as much in way of equipment the buck pack lite series of knives might just be the ticket. I had looked at them for this coming fall as me and a couple buddies decided we were going to head back into the Missouri breaks area I think it's unit 412 here in Montana . That's if we can all draw out its tuff hunting but holds monsters if you put the time in. Anyways loving all the info being shared really pointing me in the right direction. Also backcountry do you deal the black eagle arrows as I have read up on them and am looking to add to my stash?
Heck - I reread it again...love a good success story & photos! Great colors on your bulls antlers and hide!(or good camera or probably both)
It was the highest rated, lightest tent, that could also be "freestanding" if needed. (That I found anyway). If it's going to be a 2 man. You could check out something like the MountainSmith Mountain Shelter LT. Very light, roomy, and on the less expensive side. Here's a link. Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT I also liked the Big Agnes Seedhouse https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/SeedhouseSL1 But in the end, for me, it was weight, height, ease of set up, and the closer was having a nice vestibul area in the front to keep my pack, boots, keep them covered and away from the weather, but not having to cram them into the tent with me. The design of the MSR, it has "gutters" so if it's raining, the water gets pushed away from the tent openings so you don't get wet as you're entering/exiting. I wanted a tent that had a "freestanding" option, just in case I wasn't able to get stakes in the ground. (i.e- I'm setting it up on rocks).
After the last outing a good camera is most definitely on the need to get list. My pocket camera was literally held together by tape in a few places and the lens shutter would hang up. ... Good pocket camera is a must have.
My hunting partner (if he goes) has a nice Nikon that he uses for Whitetails. I'll be bringing at least one GoPro camera along as well. Possibly 2.
Wow. Just now read through this, loaded with information! Time to start planning a trip for 2015. So are the two most likely states going to be Colorado and Montana?
That is a good way to go. Check the regs carefully. I think lighted nocks are a no go, not sure about filming with the go pro. It may be fine but check it out. Good Luck!
Yeah really need to look into that. What about expandables? I know in some states out west there not allowed.
For CO elk: NO lighted nocks allowed Expandables YES The one rule that caught my eye is 35lb minimum draw weight for Elk (40lb minimum here in IL for deer) Also - read up on proper meat packing and leaving "evidence of sex" attached to quarter or deboned meat...
Nope. LOL. You've gotta keep one side of the genitals on the hind quarter. No lighted nocks in CO. The politicians there collect used arrows, so they don't want you to find them. After the season is over, they have a big scavenger hunt for arrows and easter eggs at the same time.
Thats gotta be at least a added 10lbs of weight with them jokers Yeah dont really understand why some states dont allow the lighted nocks but all well not a big deal.
No lights on sights or Go Pro's on your bow in CO. Anything attached to your bow or arrow thats battery operated is illegal. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Same with Montana. Also, in MT it is illegal to film in a designated wilderness area without a permit.
I don't know about the filming thing in CO. I couldn't ever imagine taking in more than a small camera in the first place. That pack is already heavy enough when I stay in for a week. Do you plan on filming any hunts in the future Dave? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Not sure yet. I carry a POV camera with me and may start doing some more in depth work with it. But, it's a lot of work and $$$ to film.
