All fair queschuns. Lets see ifn I can anser 'em.

1. I like to stalk elk in the mornins mostly, then jus' afor dark. Durin' midday, I gotta be pretty hard up fer an' elk to move into a beddin' area. I'll generally water the horses, change their pickets, an' take a snooze.

2. Simple, don't make no noise. Stick to the dark timber. If you stray out in the quakeys, yer gonna get seed anyhoo, so all thet noise don't make a hill of beans differnce.

3. I carry mocersins with me fer stalkin'. I can get by with my Danners (elk hunters) in all but the worst stalkin' conditions. Danners lace to the toe, givin' good toe control, which is what mos' hunters lack. Trick is to be conscious of how you step. Somtimes toe first is right, sometimes heal first. Always start with the right foot (right hander) an' take even number of steps. Thet way yer in a position to shoot with the least movement when you stop.

4. I wear a Bianchi pack, real narrow an' soft. Mos' packs are too noisey. Mine is empty when I start, an' I stuff my clothes in it as it warms up.

5. I like huntin' margins atwixt the black timber an' a burn, or some quakies an' meadows.

6. More people makes still huntin' harder. Specially if they ain't quiet folk. Some fellers will drag a foot, or clear their throat ever 5 minutes. I'll sit a feller an' stalk with the quietest hunter. Stalkin' with noisy hunters is takin' a walk in the woods, nuthin' more. Some fellers think they're bein' quiet when they ain't. I've made fellers strip their gear down an stash it cause I heard noises. Some of thet quiet camo stuff they sell ain't all thet quiet. Best to wear green long johns when huntin' with me.

7. Ain't no runner up to wool. There's wool, an' there's clothes thet require you to sit on an' ambush. Oh, I reckin' some of thet fleece stuff is quiet, but it won't keep you warm enuff if it should rain or if you work up a sweat. Anyhoo, I ain't 'bout to mess 'round. If I do wear an outter layer thet ain't wool, you can bet I got my wool longhandles on unnerneath, an' a wool sweater in my saddlebag.

BJ