Food and Scent Q & A
Sep 26 2005Cameron,
I am currently putting together a D-I-Y trip into a prime looking wilderness area for elk. My buddies and I have been planning this for a few years now and are finally getting everything together. I do have a few questions for you on gear to pack.
On a weeklong trip how many changes of clothes should I plan on taking? I am worried about scent from all the sweating associated with the constant up and down hiking. We hunt aggressively and move constantly; therefore we expect that we will perspire quite a bit. What are your recommendations? Would you suggest a scent-eliminating suit?
Backpack Weight Reducing Tips!
Sep 19 2005The adventuresome backcountry hunter should forever look at their gear with a critical eye. Before during and after each hunt, give your gear a good once over and note packing habits with the goal of reducing the weight strapped to your back and hanging off your shoulders for days on end. You may be surprised at the gear that ends up suddenly not making the cut anymore and in the end is never missed. Keep in mind, it is a process. To be effective and efficient in the backcountry requires a long-term commitment.
Make the most of multi-use equipment. Using one piece of backcountry equipment for more than one purpose saves space and weight. I encourage you to take the time to scrutinize the worthiness of each piece of gear that makes it into your pack and on your back.
The Hanes Exercise Regimen for Elk Hunting
Sep 05 2005Every day that you spend in inactivity, you are getting weaker. Every day that the elk moves through the high country, it is getting stronger. The longer you wait, the wider the gap grows.
Read the article in the Springfield News
I could sum up my process of achieving physical fitness in one word, variety. When elk hunting, you will be subjecting your body to a multitude of challenges. This is why I don’t rely on any one exercise to prepare for the hunt.