So my dream of chasing elk is finally coming to fruition this September. I drew a NM bull tag that I’m really excited about. I know being completely green coupled with an archery tag and going solo has the odds stacked against me, but I’m going to do everything possible to put myself in the best position possible to bring home a wapiti.
I know there is an elk thread that I’ve casually looked through, but wanted to start my own thread for easy reference. The main thing I’m after is opinions on meat handling and care should I be fortunate enough to find myself with a downed elk. But other gear related opinions are definitely welcomed.
My excitement for having drawn the tag was amplified more so after I reached out to a landowner in the same unit to which I hunted Mule deer on his private property. Looking for potential advice on where to focus my efforts, he offered me private access to a 500 acre place surrounded by NF. There is even a cabin on the place that I can use for the duration of the hunt! So camping items won’t be needed this trip.
Throw any and all ideas my way please. One other question I have is should I take my pack to haul meat with on every outing, or just use my day back and come back to camp for my haul pack if I kill? Thanks guys!
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I know there is an elk thread that I’ve casually looked through, but wanted to start my own thread for easy reference. The main thing I’m after is opinions on meat handling and care should I be fortunate enough to find myself with a downed elk. But other gear related opinions are definitely welcomed.
My excitement for having drawn the tag was amplified more so after I reached out to a landowner in the same unit to which I hunted Mule deer on his private property. Looking for potential advice on where to focus my efforts, he offered me private access to a 500 acre place surrounded by NF. There is even a cabin on the place that I can use for the duration of the hunt! So camping items won’t be needed this trip.
Throw any and all ideas my way please. One other question I have is should I take my pack to haul meat with on every outing, or just use my day back and come back to camp for my haul pack if I kill? Thanks guys!
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