brianaernst
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BLUF: I'm looking for any advice/recommendations for hiring someone with horses/mules to pack a small group of guys into the back-country "near" Pagosa Springs, CO for an archery hunt this September.
I've been doing some (a lot) research for my first Archery Elk hunt and I've found some areas I really like the looks of. However, they are WAY back and up high. Getting an elk out of that area on our backs doesn't sound like a responsible option (not necessarily due to the effort required, but time....I'd sure hate for meat to spoil).
I'm an experienced backpacker, outdoors-man, and hunter (just not western hunting!) with all the necessary gear for a 7-10 day hunt. I considered a drop camp, but I'd just rather do it myself. I'm completely hooked on elk hunting (my first hunt was last year with a rifle, 2nd season, Unit 15) and I'm addicted to figuring these things out. I love the planning, reading maps, reading books, visualizing, and then learning on the ground. I can't wait!
Greatly appreciate any and all comments/feedback!
Cheers.
I've been doing some (a lot) research for my first Archery Elk hunt and I've found some areas I really like the looks of. However, they are WAY back and up high. Getting an elk out of that area on our backs doesn't sound like a responsible option (not necessarily due to the effort required, but time....I'd sure hate for meat to spoil).
I'm an experienced backpacker, outdoors-man, and hunter (just not western hunting!) with all the necessary gear for a 7-10 day hunt. I considered a drop camp, but I'd just rather do it myself. I'm completely hooked on elk hunting (my first hunt was last year with a rifle, 2nd season, Unit 15) and I'm addicted to figuring these things out. I love the planning, reading maps, reading books, visualizing, and then learning on the ground. I can't wait!
Greatly appreciate any and all comments/feedback!
Cheers.