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    Drop Camp Q

    Have any of you both done DIY bivy and Drop Camp for archery elk? If so, do you feel Drop Camp provided any advantage considering extra cost? Did it help you get away from other hunters? Would you do again? Thanks
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    Bonus Pt vs. Preference Pt

    Still confused,.....For NR Elk in MT one could pay $50 for a Bonus PT to help them get drawn for the General license I also thought they changed so you can acquire a Preference Pt for unit-specific LE units for $20? Is that correct? If that's the case can one now buy separately or do you...
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    MY General Tag help

    Wondering if anyone might be able to help to help steer me and a buddy with some ideas on general tag DIY archery hunt. Would be more than willing to provide info in return. I've hunted SW MT a couple of times, once up near Basin, ID a couple times and CO and WY once. Looking for general...
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    Holster for backpacking

    I'm looking for a holster that slips over the wider hip belt of my pack. Anyone know of a company that makes something? Thanks
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    MT Special Permit Elk

    If you draw a LE Special Permit do you forfeit ability to hunt the General Tag units then?
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    WY Unit 40 or 35, elk

    Anyone willing to share some insight on DIY bivy archery elk? Will reciprocate Reply openly or PM, thanks
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    OTC Tags remaining

    I will be trying to do some research on my own this weekend when I have more time, but I'm wondering what OTC tags might still be available for muleys, either archery or rifle? Thanks
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    Bear spray

    Maybe this isn't the right spot, but anybody personally or had a buddy or acquaintance stop a black bear or grizz with bear spray? I could see deterring a black bear, but seems like it could be tough to turn away an angry grizz
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    Archery Elk Wolf Trap combo

    Can a NR get a wolf trapping tag and trap legally in Sept?
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    OTC Archery Elk DIY CO vs. ID?

    Looking at OTC archery elk trip, bivouac 10 day or so hunt with a buddy. Hunted half a dozen yrs. including once in CO and ID. Looking for anyone willing to help with suggestions on unit(s)/areas. PM or otherwise. Not looking for strictly trophy, but decent bull, 5pt on up. Of course...
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    Colorado archery DIY bivouac elk

    A little late in the process I know, instead of building pts might enter draw this yr. I've archery hunted a half dozen times in 3 other states and hunted south of Williams Fork Resevoir one time many years ago, looking for suggestions on a DIY bivouac. prefer getting away from crowds, if at...
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    Archery Mule Deer Hunt - Where to Start?

    Ok, so I have 4-5 elk hunts under my belt and finally an archery bull down. I'm ready to get back out west but also want to start planning opposite years muley hunting if possible. Any suggestions to get started? I've read and seen some amazing animals come out of Nevada and Arizona, but...