Booked a wilderness area archery elk hunt in northwest Wyoming, drew our tags and are headed out Aug. 30th. Have been doing all the right stuff in preperation - working out like crazy, practicing at long distances and accumulating all the gear. Hunt will be based off horses, 20 miles to base camp the first day then up early and back on the horse every day to locate elk, then tie them up and hike.

For those of you who have done this before I have a few questions. Did you use a bow scabbard on the horse, did you use a sling, or one of those clips that go on your belt? Also, did you hike with bow in hand and a day pack with water etc...or did you use a sling and large fanny pack to keep both hands free.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. MIElkhunter