Idaho Elk Hunt Gear Questions....????

[shooter1966]

I will have the chance this fall (Oct) to hunt Elk for the first time. We will be in Western Idaho in mid October. Can you guys give me an idea of what the typical weather temps are? What do you typially wear outter gear wise?

Also any cot and sleeping bag recomendations?

What else do you like to pack in?

Thanks

[Elkcrazy8]

Depending on elevation and also the weather patterns, expect everything from t-shirts to parka and be ready for both. Here is a link to a pretty good list. If you are going to do a main or spike camp extra could be added. Hope this helps....

http://elkcrazyoutdoors.com/home/pack_list

[RaghornHS]

the most improtant gear...good legs. You'll be hunting some steep country!!!

Go with a lightweight bag and a simple sleeping pad...something compact like a therm-a-rest that you can roll up and hang on your pack.

Speaking of packs...get the best you can afford...Badlands or something of the sort will be good.

get game bags, a good (sharp) knife, filter water bottle, scent free baby wipes...

Just a few ideas for you!!

[millagerobert]

Elk crazy's link will help you out. Temps can swing wildly, take layers, Biggest cot, pad, and bag you can take if hunting out of a road camp, smallest cot, pad, and bag thats comfortable if in the backcountry. Good gps with topo maps will help you traverse lots of country in confidence, and see the hidden benches, and ridges where the elk can be found. Practice with your rifle, put a couple hundred rounds though it from different shooting positions from ranges of 25 to 500 yards, lots of guys go home empty handed because they think they can shoot, but find out otherwise. Get you a couple good easy to use cow calls. A lightweight water filter is nice to have so you can keep your pack lighter and hydrate when you encouter water sources. large meat sacks, small hatchet (gerbers are nice, folding saw). Get proper boots and break them in. If you have no first hand experience hiking the back country of Idaho, don't underestimate it, it will kick your but, get in as good of shape as possible, it will make your hunt more enjoyable. A good colapsable pack for your gear and getting meat out is a must, a cheap'o will let you down.