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I leave the 14th for my first backcountry Elk hunt and I can not tell you all how much help everybody has been on this forum. I was just wanting to ask for any last minute advice/to do's before me and my brother embark on this adventure. We do not have any expectation of killing, but plan on...

I assume most people hang there things in a bear bag while hunting in the backcountry. I was wondering what people use as there bag and how far do they hang there things from camp? Do you burn your trash or do you just put it back in the bag? Do you hang your things between 2 trees? This is...

Will it give me angle compensation for bow hunting as well as what it does for rifle shooters?

Do I need to take a spotter for my first backcountry bow elk hunt or not? Thx!!

My First Bow Kill on My Ranch In Oklahoma

If anybody has there pack list typed out (excel, word, etc.) for backcountry elk hunting and would not mind sharing it I would love to see it. I am putting my gear together for my first 7 day backcountry bow hunt. Thx in advance!!

Does anybody use them at elevation? If so how do they do? Also for a 7 day backcountry hunt how many fuel canisters would you think I will need to take? Thx

I would like to here what people feel their effective/confident range is killing an animal with a bow?

I have a 61" girth and am having a hard time findIng a UL bag for my Elk hunt. We are hunting archery in CO on our first backcountry DIY hunt and was wondering what degree bags do you all recommend? I currently have a Western Mountaineering Badger that is rated at 15. I am a very hot sleeper...

Does everybody carry one while there bow hunting? If so what do you carry? Obviously only if the regs allow you to carry. Thx

Does everybody align there broad heads to veins as close as possible? I do but I have talked to several people who say they just screw them on and go. I was just wondering every bodies opinion!! If you are a screw and go person what broad heads are you using? Thx

I am sure this has been posted before and for that I am sorry. I am a deer hunter from Oklahoma so a lot of my time is in stands and scouting fields. I am doing my first DIY archery elk hunt in CO this year and I was wanting people's opinions. This is not a questions can I afford the 10x42...

What seems to be a good grain weight for arrow set up for Elk? I am shooting 340 ACC/wrap with Red Feather Archery Phoenix 100's which gives me grain weight of 440.

Could someone please shed some light on the type of clothing I should be prepared to take in the backcountry for late Sept Elk hunt? This is my first backcountry elk hunt and wanted to get my ducks in a row early. Thanks for all your help!!

One of my bucks killed.