RE: What's in your back country pack?
My headlamp came in real handy when we had to skin and quarter my bull up on the mountain after dark. A hell of alot easier than holding a flashlight in your mouth doing it.
And you might want to invest in a Primos bow sling. It makes climbing around boulders and blowdowns much easier being able to use both hands.
Hope this helps, and good luck with getting a monster bull.