1st Colorado hunt (Pogosa Springs)

[captlabo]

Any website of advice on what to pac in for a 5 day hunt. Like maybe a check off list. Thanks all
JL

[usa]

are you going on a DIY hunt or guided, been hunting that unit since 94 and the last 3 years have been terrible

[captlabo]

Going with friends that live in the area. What area do you usally hunt. We will be in area 71 or 72. Advice on what to pack in

[Ron Duval]

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[captlabo]

we will be on foot backpacking

[Ron Duval]

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[Capt1]

There is some great info, just what you are after, on www.tradrag.com Go to Elk forum. Tons of info on packs, tents, gear, etc. Those guys have some great stuff on it. Goods luck

[n5638b]

One thing you want to do is get on Colorado Division of Wildlife's website and order their "Down to the Bone" video. Especially if you are backpacking in and out, you'll want to debone that elk right away to pack it out. That video is really great at showing you how if you've never done it. The tarp they use is a wonderful idea, I carry a small one in my daypack for just that purpose.

[olderandwiser]

thanks for the tip on the video.

[mehus]

Just do a google search for hunting checklist (add 'backpack if you are backpacking) and you'll get a ton of hits. Many of them are very good. From my personal experience backpack hunting I will suggest that any weight you can cut, cut. I generally leave off the spotting scope, extra pairs of socks (I bring 2 and one is for the actual stalk). Also, I leave out the water purifier and bring iodine tablets plus emergenC (sorta like tang). I leave out extra arrows/ammo. I remove most things from their packaging and put them in individual plastic bags (like toothbrush, toothpaste, floss). Only food I bring is freeze dried stuff and power bars. You wont go hungry but you wont be gourmet either. Plenty of other tips for backpack hunting but these will get you started.