First time to hunt mountains

[jheflinland]

I have a bear hunt planned with a friend in Idaho for the latter part of May - first part of June.

I guess you could say it’s a “semi-guided” hunt. My buddy has a friend that lives there and he will be our guide. I don’t know the guy, other than following him on social media. He will be with us, at least until he gets tired or I decide to trek out on my own.

We are not hunting with bait or dogs. We will probably spend a lot of time hiking, sitting, and glassing.

I’ve never been to Idaho, and I’ve never hunted in any mountains. The most relevant experience I have is chasing aoudad afoot in the Trans-Pecos area of Texas.

I’m going to ask our “guide” if there is any special gear I will need, but thought I would ask the Green Screen as well.

I think I’m most worried about staying dry. I have 3 pairs of hunting boots and I’m taking all of them just in case they start to get wet and not dry out.

I don’t have any waterproof hunting clothes other than a thin jacket.

Right now I’m thinking I need to get a good pair of waterproof pants or overalls, and a good pair of medium-weight waterproof gloves.

Who has recommendations?


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[Geoff995]

Besides water proof gear, invest in a couple pairs of quality socks. Your feet will thank you.

[jheflinland]

Besides water proof gear, invest in a couple pairs of quality socks. Your feet will thank you.

Thank you. I bought one good pair of socks last year just to see if I could tell a difference when I’m covering a lot ground versus the cheap socks I usually wear and they are definitely worth it!

I plan on having enough good socks to wear a fresh pair each day.


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[jheflinland]

I have been eyeballing the KUIU pants with the padded knees. Anybody used them? Anything similar that anyone would recommend?


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[N.DaWoods]

I have done a mule deer/elk hunt in Idaho. It was amazing. Good luck. I am no help on rain gear, sorry.

I can tell you get in goat shape, it will give you an advantage over others doing the same thing you are.

[Shane]

Hiking and climbing in the mountains with overalls on would be awful. Shoulder straps tugging all the time... Get a good breathable rain suit that's pants and a jacket. Take merino socks and base layers. You'll likely need warm stuff in the mornings and evenings and then want to shed layers mid day.