I have just recently started investing in backpacking equipment and was thinking of backpacking in and hunting a muzzleloader zone that I drew this year. I would appreciate any ideas, tips, or warnings against it? thanks

what do you mean backpacking in? how long would you have to walk? overnight stay? be more specific

I would be backpacking in anywhere from 5-10 miles for two nights. Most of the hiking would probably be done in the afternoon hours with the mornings and evenings designated for hunting.

my question would be how would you get the game out if you harvest something. Would you have someone with you or by yourself?

Backpacking in is fine....just have the necessary gear and GPS, etc and understand that getting that boned meat out will be some work!

Sure, backpack in. You will be limiting yourself to fawns though, boned out (here in Iowa) thats still an extra 30 pounds coming back out.

If you get a big deer, with a head and cape that you want to keep, you will need to make at least two trips out.

Lets see- 10 miles in, shoot big deer, 10 miles out with some gear and some meat, 10 miles back in with pack again, you'll probably want to spend the night, 10 miles back out. With a big deer you may need yet another trip in and out. Some places require that the antlers are moved on the last trip. Meat first.

Horses, roads, and vehicles were all invented for a reason.

Bob

P.S.- I love backpacking in for fishing though.Fishing, I don't bring any extra back out. I eat what I catch. A deer is a big meal though.

Well it would be me and my dad goin out there. we are both very capable individuals, andalthough im not goin on record saying we could pack a large buck out, im sure we could bring most of it out. I have backpacked and breifly fished once though which was an awesome experience. Thanks for the advice and caution

whats the terrain like as far as access to the hunting area. Trails { how wide }hilly/mountains. Need that.

terrain is kinda varied but for the most part some what mountainous. Im not talking himalayas like but its not a prarie or anything. I haven'thiked it much but my dad hunted it last year and said we could hike it.

I think that would be alot of fun. Just make sure you have everything you might need. Water purifier, flint, andthat newgps that gives your route so if anything happens to you, you could call for help. Think safety and you'll be alright.