Keep it coming guys!

Ok, a few questions. I have very comfy insulated Wolverine boots but most likely will need uninsulated for opening week in Colorado right? Also, who uses a daypack, waist pack, or both? Do you guys all wear a pack frame with the daypack strapped to it? My small group will not have access to horses so we need to know what is the best way to pack an elk out. Might sound stupid to some but a whitetail hunter like myself drags them out.........and I already know thats impossible with an elk. Methods, tips?, equipment?