I know there are a lot of members out there that have a lot of experience in the backcountry and I'm hoping to feed and learn off of that. I have never done a backpack hunt, but am gearing up to do one as soon as I can. I've been scouring the forum and internet and believe I have a pretty good gear list that I am going for, but what I don't know anything about, being a flatlander/farmer, is mountain hunting. Specifically I want to concentrate on early archery in the high country. I want to stalk a mule deer in the wide open of the high country. I've wanted to do it for a while, but couldn't due to other obligations, but that will come to an end this spring (finishing up my M.S. in Agronomy while working full time and family).
I have questions ranging from what to look for in a spot (mainly Google Earth), why certain units are picked vs. others, how an arrow flies at 11,000+ ft. of elevation vs 1200, to how do you know where to camp and get water? Lots of other questions I'm sure, but just wanted to get the thread started. PMs are welcome
I'm looking at hunting Colorado, no points, and I have a couple of points for Utah already for general and LE deer. Also questioning going solo or with company. Any help is greatly appreciated!
I have questions ranging from what to look for in a spot (mainly Google Earth), why certain units are picked vs. others, how an arrow flies at 11,000+ ft. of elevation vs 1200, to how do you know where to camp and get water? Lots of other questions I'm sure, but just wanted to get the thread started. PMs are welcome
I'm looking at hunting Colorado, no points, and I have a couple of points for Utah already for general and LE deer. Also questioning going solo or with company. Any help is greatly appreciated!