Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

I'm heading to utah to go elk hunting and i'm starting to pack my gear and wanna know what are some things i should pack? any tips for anything would be great
thanks

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

If this is your first Elk hunt I am hoping that you have a guide or an outfitter lined up to help you. They should have a list of gear and clothing that you will need. The biggest thing out west is to make sure you are in shape before you go. I have seen it a million times. Guys book western hunts and go out there out of shape and can't enjoy the hunt because they have cramps all night long. Get in shape now and it will make the trip that much more enjoyable.

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

Thanks for the info... We are heading to a place called Hell's Kitchen. sounds like a good place to find Ol' Freak Nasty

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

Congratulations qqwash21 on your upcoming Elk Hunt. Do a search on this subject and you will find some real good suggestions on what to pack. Greg/Mo had one a couple of weeks ago that was excellent. Just for starters make sure you have a GPS, compass, first aid supplies, water, and someting to start a fire with.

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

You might go back in the archives and find a thread posted by Greg/MO on his trip to Colorado. Lots of good advice on there. I'm assuming you will hunting in the mountains at high elevation? You will likely experience a headache the first day or two, as your body tries desperately to build red blood cells. You need to drink about twice as much water as you are used to; and be prepared for very rapidly changing weather conditions by dressing in layers.

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed
 

thanks a bunch guys, i have a nicely put together medic pack seeing i'm on the FD haha and it was all free.
I'm excited as all heck about this even if i dont get a shot at one... has anyone heard of Hells Kitchen canyon or creek in utah? thats where we are heading.
again thanks alot