Recent content by Murph1
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Harvest data is scaring me...
It should be interesting to see this year's stats for Idaho as some of the worst units are getting more hunters. -
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Salmon idaho area-smoke issues?
Only bad luck. I ranged a cow at 40 yards with a really nice bull hidden behind her. The bull stepped out right on queue but walked toward me. When he turned broadside he was less than 30 yards but my brain was still thinking 40. I hit him high just above the lungs. -
Salmon idaho area-smoke issues?
Just finished a 10 day hunt South of Salmon around 8600ft the smoke was never too bad to glass but it sure seemed to put a good layer of dust on everything -
Best/favorite diaphragm call/tube for bugling
I like the Primos palate plate too. The black one works best for bugles for me. I like the bugling bull tube but usually carry a Primos tube call that I cut the mouth piece out of for an easier tube to carry -
Gear advice from experienced elk hunters
I second the tight spot quiver. They aren't cheap, but I don't even notice it anymore. Practice all summer with it on. -
Drop camp or not
It works well for me. This will be my third year using a drop Camp. They get us 13 miles back in there. In 20 days of hunting we've yet to see another hunter. Worst problem we had was that we had to hike about 6 miles out last year to get to a place where we could communicate to the guy to let... -
So for those of you in training for your Elk hunt, all going according to plan?
I have been doing the Train to hunt workouts. Altogether different exercises than what I'm used to and it's really gotten me into shape. I warm up with a 2 mile hike with a 50lb pack. Anyone else using TTH? -
Dyaphram calls for newbs.
I have tried many different diaphragm calls and found the Primos to be the most consistent and durable. I got some calling CD's to play in my car and practice on my way to and from work, that way you can "sing along" to the CD and nobody can hear you. -
Drop camp vs DIY
We have been doing a drop camp for the past couple of years. They get us into a good drainage 13 miles back in. I'd like to do a DIY sometime but I just can't let go of the opportunity to get back in to a good place with no other hunters. -
Preseason fitness for easterner
The exercise that helped me the most was squats. I'm from the Midwest too. I found that the more efficient my legs were at propelling me and pushing my body and pack up the steep inclines, the less oxygen they used. Murph
