Bull Elk 22 South

[Savage06]

I saw that there are a few BNBs that back up directly on the unit.  I was going to do some glassing and see in I could get one of those.  I do not think a tent is going to be an option for this hunt.  Last year the temp ranged from 30 ° as a high to 1° for a low.

[brademan76]

23 minutes ago, Savage06 said:

I saw that there are a few BNBs that back up directly on the unit.  I was going to do some glassing and see in I could get one of those.  I do not think a tent is going to be an option for this hunt.  Last year the temp ranged from 30 ° as a high to 1° for a low.

Have you already determined an area that you're going to focus your hunt? If not then you're going about this backward.

I backcountry tent camp that area (lightweight as possible) during OTC archery deer hunt and survive and sleep just fine. Maybe something like that could be a "plan B" if the forecast calls for something ugly during your hunt... my $0.02

[Savage06]

Thanks,.  I have to look at the buget

[Savage06]

Also, There are quite a few places to stay.  I do have an idea of where I am going to start scouting now. I have a friend that is from the area and he did not draw a tag this year.  He will definitely have my ear because he lives in the area.

[AZAV8ER]

Having packed out several elk and as many big mulies you get the hang after couple times. I started with a basic frame  much like ALPS Outdoorz Commander Backpack Frame. Decided to get a more robust system with nicer shoulder pads and hip belt. Found the most comfortable external frame backpack and ditched the pack bag. This upgrade made it easier to take a hindquarter and front quarter out in one load (had 2 hours of decent trail back to truck). A cargo platform was not essential, would just lay elk bag on frame put a quarter on it fold cloth over it and lash it down to frame nice and snug. Shoulders fit crossways to frame and hindquarters but down with a couple lashings to support. Good luck makes for quite an adventure.