 RUM
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Posted: 12/17/2011 5:49:32 PM
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Posted: 12/17/2011 8:06:37 PM
Originally Posted By RUM:
My little brother and I are looking at trying our first DIY elk hunt next year, how big of a deal is it, what do I need to know? LOL, my little brother and I have done a lot of DIY hunts, up to and including moose. Best advice I can give when hunting BIG game, is to make sure he has a strong back and a weak mind!  |
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Posted: 12/18/2011 11:41:40 PM
GET IN SHAPE, Hiking the Rocky Mt's is one hell of an ass kick. Even better with a pack.
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DVCER
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Posted: 12/26/2011 11:26:49 AM
Go HERE, andstart finding info on hunt units.
Come back and ask us anything, I have hunted that area and like it. Pay attention to the app. deadline if you want to apply for a draw unit. |
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Iowaredneck
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Posted: 12/29/2011 7:53:12 PM
Get in shape best to hook up with someone thats done it till you learn the ropes. I will admit my first time (1998) I was green horn as could be. We studied everything the entire year had our spot picked out turns out we didnt know shit about starved and froze to death lol. First spot sucked over ran with hunter second over ran with guides and ATV's our 3rd and last spot picked out turned into the place to be. You just cant imagine what your getting into till your there.
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crashlanding
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Posted: 12/31/2011 4:00:27 PM
"Just do it!"
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Posted: 1/8/2012 7:28:29 PM
Originally Posted By Iowaredneck:
You just cant imagine what your getting into till your there. That's about the truest statement I've ever heard on DIY hunting out west if you've never done it before. I just did my first DIY mule deer hunt in Wyoming in October, it was a learning experience. Can't wait to do elk! |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 8:58:54 PM
Get into the best shape you can.
Learn how to build a fire under any conditions. Practice it every day in your backyard. It may save your life. Learn to shoot on your hind legs. Use a reasonably heavy, tough bullet for caliber. Be prepared to kill an elk every second that you are out there hunting them. Sometimes that's all the time they give you, especially in black timber. Go with somebody who has been there before if at all possible. That can shortcut a couple years off your learning curve. |
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