Bobbyhcp Report post Posted August 31, 2015 I am new here and am planning my first coues backpack/spike hunt me and a couple buddies have been hicking in and out out our hunting spot for the last 4 years but want to get deeper maybe 10-15 miles in my question is we're going hicking in this weekend to scout and hike in some water what is the best way to leave water back there for it to be good to drink on our oct deer hunt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Rent a helicopter and drop a 50 gallon drum of water right where you're going to camp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted August 31, 2015 That would be awesome haha I dont mind hicking it in we're doing 2 scouting trips each time hauling water but how can I store it back there and it still be good to drink in a month and a half? Maybe put it in a duffel bag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 I bought a collapsible 5 gallon tank on ebay with a on/off nozzle. Going to hike back in and filter water in the washes then store it under a nice shady tree. Preferably one with a lot of under brush so its hidden and doesn't get direct sunlight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Hicking sucks. Hike in, keep the jugs unopened, cache out of the sun lite. Are there baars where you're hicking? Sorry couldn't resist. Call me if I can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Ya there are bears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Not sure how the bears know there's food in canned chow but they do, must be trial and error. But haven't had them mess with water cans yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Bury your water jugs in a shady, sandy area. This will keep them cooler and out of sight of illegals. It usually helps keep the bears from ripping them open too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted September 1, 2015 That means I have to hike in a shovel dang! All good tho it is gonna be worth it the back country where I am going is sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 What's hicking mean? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Spelt it wrong haha I ment hiking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted September 3, 2015 So how many of u guys backpack in and spike camp four your coues hunts??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted September 3, 2015 I do. Not just FOR coues but any hunt it's feasible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZwest16 Report post Posted September 3, 2015 My buddies and I have back packed in a couple times! Just like any where else if you can get away from the crowd chances of seeing a higher number of bucks shoots straight up imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
