Ok, I drew an area 10 early deer tag this year (Nevada), the season runs Oct 2nd -22nd. It is any legal weapon, so my weapon will be my Savage 110 .30-06. I just got back from talking with the area biologist and he gave me an idea. I am wanting to get at least a 4 pointer this year, or depending on the deer, a GOOD three pointer might do. The area I drew holds most of the deer in wilderness, and they do not start moving down until November usually. I have no horses or any other form of packing stock. My only option to get a big buck is to hike way back (5 + miles) from the nearest road. I know the deer will be in the same general area from now until late October. So, my plan is this:

1) In July and August, do some scouting trips and locate bucks in some areas that the biologist has pointed me to.

2) In mid September take a folding shovel and a 4x4 piece of plywood to a central location, that would give me a good area to hunt any bucks that I find, by backpack. Dig a hole and place the plywood on top and cover with dirt and brush.

3) In late September, stock the location with canned and freezed dried foods, along with sealed jugs of water. As well as other items that can stand to be left up there (ie, propane bottles, a tarp or two, and maybe the tent, making sure it is sealed good).

4) Opening weekend go to the location, carrying on my back the remaining items needed to stay up there for a week or so, without having to make long trips from the nearest road every morning.

5) After I get a buck, or after the season is over, make some trips back to the location to remove any garbage that I was unable to remove before, as well as any left over items.