Jarbidge Unit 72 Nevada Elk Tag!!!! Need Advice

Cow Poke

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Jun 20, 2012
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Merced, California
Hey Guys,
I just found out I drew Unit 72 late season rifle in Nevada. I would love to DIY hunt it but need some advice. Can you backpack it or must you pack in?? I'm just looking for a starting point. Any help would be highly appreciated. I am open to guiding it, it'd be my first guided hunt, I just want to use this opportunity wisely considering I won't be able to scout the area. Planning on getting in there a few days before the opener.
Thanks
 

Ikeepitcold

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Feb 22, 2011
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Casey have you made an intro in the new members section? Its customary to do so. Also stick around and be a part of the forum and you will get the info your looking for.
 

Ikeepitcold

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Feb 22, 2011
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Hey Musket Man, I gotta start somewhere right! This is the first real good limited draw rifle tag I've drawn, so I'm finally seeking some advice.

Yes you do and this is a great place to start. Head over to the new members section and give a intro.

Stick around and be apart of the forum and you will get the info your looking for. We are here to help but we get a lot of guys that post the same thing, get some info and then bail on the forum.
 

nwwa huner

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I deer hunted it right before the elk season years ago and there were a lot of elk 1-3 miles in. I didn't see any giants so I don't know how big you could get on the perimeter. Also if you are alone an elk a few miles is a big undertaking to pack out. It's beautiful country and a guided horseback hunt would be an amazing experience in beautiful country
 

Cow Poke

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Jun 20, 2012
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Merced, California
Thanks. That's a great story. I've been making a lot of phone calls to people who have hunted the area in the past 5 years and they all say to be prepared for nasty weather and lots of snow. Backpacking in, not an option.
 

sneakypete

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Aug 9, 2011
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Oakdale Ca.
Cow poke already an intro, sorry I can't help out neighbor. The guy is just asking for basically if he pack in or not or should he hire a guide. If I drew this tag I'd hire a guide! Sounds like he's doing his homework! My two cents. I hope you have a great hunt!
 

nvgoosehntr

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May 25, 2016
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Northern Nevada
Hey Casey and Cow Poke - I am going to be up there scouting several times this summer/fall. My wife drew the late rifle bull and my sister in-law drew a NR early rifle bull tag:eek:. What a year for the women eh?? I did manage to draw a 032 deer this year but I have hunted there before and done well so I am going to concentrate my available days up looking at the zones. I will let ya know what I see up there.