what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
06-22-2006, 10:22 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: carroll, IA/ Mountain Home AFB
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what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
I am new to camping in the mountains for hunts,and was wondering what you all bring to camp that wouldn't be thought of normaly but is in dispencable to have in camp.Also whatis on the dinning menu when you go for a while. I will be hunting the 3rd weekin september for 10 days if that helps. Any and all suggestions would be greatly recived and appricieated.Thanks for the Help.
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06-22-2006, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
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RE: what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
I'm assumingthis a do-it-yourself hunt. Are you taking horses or backpacking? How far off the road are you going? There are lots of different types of camping. When I go hunting forelk afew days it's generally off the road several miles and I backpack. In this case a quality tent is essential, and I usually take dried food like ramen noodles. A water purifier is important too. Make sure you have a good sleeping bag; it gets cold at night in the mountains in September. Basically just bring your normal good camping stuff.
06-22-2006, 11:04 PM
#4
Fork Horn
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RE: what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
i will be able to drive to my camp so the acomidations can be nice and comfortable. i will be driveing to and from where i am hunting it is only a couple of miles but it is worth the short drive up the mountain. the camp site has a mountain stream running around it so we have acsess to river water.
06-23-2006, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Washington State
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RE: what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
Since you're car camping you can be as extravegant as you wish - Just remember that you will have to pack everything back up again on the last day.
In addition to all the normal camping necessities (tent, sleeping bag, stove, lantern, etc.),your hunting gear, and your game care kit, you may want to bring a target so you can shoot a couple of arrows each day just to assure yourself that everything is okay.
Get a water filter to render river water safe.
Bring a big, airtightplastic bin to put your hunting clothes in as soon as you get back to camp, or at least before you light a fire or start cooking dinner. You don't want to stink them up with smoke and food smells.
You may also want to think about a boot dryer or a spare pair of boots.
If you're new to camping in general, I'd be happy to get more specific there.
-- FLIX
In addition to all the normal camping necessities (tent, sleeping bag, stove, lantern, etc.),your hunting gear, and your game care kit, you may want to bring a target so you can shoot a couple of arrows each day just to assure yourself that everything is okay.
Get a water filter to render river water safe.
Bring a big, airtightplastic bin to put your hunting clothes in as soon as you get back to camp, or at least before you light a fire or start cooking dinner. You don't want to stink them up with smoke and food smells.
You may also want to think about a boot dryer or a spare pair of boots.
If you're new to camping in general, I'd be happy to get more specific there.
-- FLIX
06-23-2006, 08:32 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Moccasin, Montana
Posts: 1,835
RE: what are the nesecities to set up a elk camp.
Like they said since you are driving go ahead and bring the steaks and the BBQ.
Ok thats a joke.
For me when I leave for 2 weeks hunting in Sept this what I take(of course driving)
3 pair camo clothes
2 coats (1 light,1 heavy)
Socks to last a life time
all my hunting gear(rope,knives,pack,ect.....)
Food (what ever tickles your fancy) but remember the more perisbles the more ice you need.
Camp gear(Lanter,flashlights,cot or pad,sleeping bag,pillow.... ect)
Tent or camper(I use both)
I always pack a pair of camp shoes like sneeker or somthing to walk around in.
Boots(2 good pair well broke in)
Now if I'm packing in this list get dramticaly short.
Sleeping bag,bivy sack,1 jar Peanut butter,top ramman noodles,small camp stove,1 roll of bagles,and a couple freeze dried meals and soups.
I change of clothes and wear on pair in.
2 knives,100 ft rope,saw and hatchet,game bags,multi-tool...ect.
Try and keep under 70 lbs on my back.
Best of luck.
BBJ
Ok thats a joke.
For me when I leave for 2 weeks hunting in Sept this what I take(of course driving)
3 pair camo clothes
2 coats (1 light,1 heavy)
Socks to last a life time
all my hunting gear(rope,knives,pack,ect.....)
Food (what ever tickles your fancy) but remember the more perisbles the more ice you need.
Camp gear(Lanter,flashlights,cot or pad,sleeping bag,pillow.... ect)
Tent or camper(I use both)
I always pack a pair of camp shoes like sneeker or somthing to walk around in.
Boots(2 good pair well broke in)
Now if I'm packing in this list get dramticaly short.
Sleeping bag,bivy sack,1 jar Peanut butter,top ramman noodles,small camp stove,1 roll of bagles,and a couple freeze dried meals and soups.
I change of clothes and wear on pair in.
2 knives,100 ft rope,saw and hatchet,game bags,multi-tool...ect.
Try and keep under 70 lbs on my back.
Best of luck.
BBJ
