MTMountain man-
Thanks for the advice. unfortunately I learned that lesson all to well on a previous hunt. We were hunting this same unit and it was the last day of our hunt. We were packing back to the truck and I jumped a nice 28" mule deer. I shot him and as my buddy was carrying our rifles back to the truck, he jumped a 4x4 elk and shot him. We had two animals to get out in 6 hours. I don't think I ever worked so hard in my life.

I agree though...IMO backpacking in is the only way to go. Not taking anything away from other hunting methods, but there's something real primal about being on your own, without the conforts of home