Dont overlook a regular backpacking pack like an Osprey or Gregory. You can find some good deals on used but even new they are not that expensive. They are relatively light weight and can haul a good amount of weight. Carry a contractors garbage bag to line the pack when you carry meat and your...
If it were me i would just get a regular backpacking pack like an osprey or gregory. Can get a really nice pack for about the same price of the x2 and the backpacking pack will have a better suspension. I got a osprey for my son and he really likes it, summers he can backpack and fall he uses it...
Idaho,Washington, and Oregon legal muzzleloaders must have the ignition open to the elements. Most mordern muzzleloader manufacturers have "northwest legal" options. The thing you have to look out for in the regs of some states are about the ammunition and powder vs. pellets allowed.
Idaho...
Idaho fish and game website has a hunt planner that is pretty good. You can search for rifle control hunts and they give harvest statistics for that hunt so you can pick a hunt that has a high success rate.
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntPlanner/?_ga=1.23952319.423880550.1483654117
Im no expert by any means. I try to get out hunting and backpacking as much as i can. The #1 and #2 on my list is
1. Be in shape...
2. Quality boot and they MUST be broken in before you come out to hit the mountains.
The best gear in the world wont do you any good if your feet are hamburger...
Not his first deer or his first buck but thought id post up the pics here. Shot him mid Nov. He skinned and quarted it mostly by himself. He carried the front quarters and skull out the 2 miles to the truck i had the rest. The buck has a deformed rack on the left but still a trophy to us...
Have been on here as a guest for awhile thought I would register. Been a member of Rokslide for awhile also love this forum.
Grew up in Iowa but have lived in Idaho the last 15 years with my wife and 2 kids. Love the mountains. Backpacking, hunting, fishing or just hiking around.
Thanks for...