Boots, Sticks, bladder.???

[Willie]

We did a DIY wilderness hunt two years ago in Colorado. Do you by chance have a gear list? I'm sure you do, but if you don't, pm and I'll send you a couple I used for that trip - lots of little things to think about. One list has items for spike camps, base camps, day hunts and so forth.

 

[gundog870]

willie those are some good list if they are the ones i am thinking of. its good to see everything written out...

 

[Willie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundog870</div><div class="ubbcode-body">willie those are some good list if they are the ones i am thinking of. its good to see everything written out... </div></div>

If anyone else wants them, just send me a pm and I'll send them your way /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[Danno]

Yes, get Willies list. He has mine and I'm sure he's improved on it. A couple of other things. If you get a Garmin GPS, get the H series. You'll get better reception in the thick stuff you'll encounter there. A few other things that are critical--some way to start a fire quickly and easily if you get stuck out somewhere, scentless baby wipes and of course, TOILET PAPER.

 

[nacho2770]

I agree with the statement about taking it easy the first few days. I am speaking from experience when I say don't over do it the first few days or it will ruin the whole trip.

I shot a 270 for whitetails here in ND. I shoot 130 grain Sierra boattails that are hand loaded. I usually sight it in about 2 3/4 to 3 inches high at 100 yards. That usually puts me dead on about 250 yards and a few inches low at 300 yards.

Make sure you have good optics, because when you Mule deer hunt you spend a lot of your time glassing. Pack light though, I guarantee you will be leaving a spotting scope back at camp after the first few days. Get a good pair of binos and you should be set.

Good boots and getting in shape will make the trip that much more enjoyable.

Good Luck!

 

[teeroy]

i've had really good results with the scheels liner socks (thin, green, socks to wick moisture away from the foot) with wool socks over them. foot sweat isn't an issue.