Wyoming bound!
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Prerylyon
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Man, what a tale!
4 tags, all filled, 3 species, public land to boot and DIY! [emoji123]
It all came together, didnt it? We learn once again that researching the units, training physically, practicing good marksmanship, and allowing adequate time for "boots in the ground" during the hunt will, in time, yield success.
Congrats on an awesome hunt Amigo! [emoji6]
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4 tags, all filled, 3 species, public land to boot and DIY! [emoji123]
It all came together, didnt it? We learn once again that researching the units, training physically, practicing good marksmanship, and allowing adequate time for "boots in the ground" during the hunt will, in time, yield success.
Congrats on an awesome hunt Amigo! [emoji6]
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If anyone has any gear questions, how I trained, or how a non-resident can get it done from 2,000 miles away, I'll be happy to answer.
rcfireninja
Active Member
Great job! Glad you were able to get it done even with the difficulties you faced.
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Mnbogboy
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Great story. Congrats on your successful hunt.
Hope your friend learned something and loses some of his negativity from your good nature.
Hope your friend learned something and loses some of his negativity from your good nature.
Yes, I would be interested to hear more about your training and hunt planning from 2000 miles away. I am working out in preparation for my first Wyoming hunt next year but my home is in Wisconsin at an elevation of 575 feet. What worked for you in Ohio to get ready for 5500 to 9700 feet?
Slugz
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Way to go BC. That's just awesome. One thing to do it and live out here. Another to travel that great distance and get it done in the later seasons with the cold. Hard core dude. Congrats and a job well done.
I am a retired power lifter, but for western hunting, CARDIO is king! I like to mix in some running of hills and stadium stairs as well as some distance running as it builds up my tolerance for several long days of hunting in the west. You don't have to be an athlete, but building up a tolerance will allow you to hunt longer & further with ease, which will make it more fun and provide you a better opportunity to find/kill game. I post my workouts on this forum along with others if you want to check them out. I work in an office 75% of time, so I don't take my training for granted. If you are physically able, your mental attitude will follow. Hunting is not a race, but being in better shape will benefit you in so many ways.
Don't worry so much about "how will I carry a heavy pack up/down mountain". You will spend more time hiking with a day pack. However, I do encourage you to load your pack and practice getting it on and hiking a bit so you'll know how to move/react once you score on that heavy 'victory pack-out'. I enjoy working out in general, so I incorporate my training to what will not only benefit my general health, but my western hunting.
Also, since it's your first hunt, know how to use everything in your pack. This way, when needed in the field, it is second nature. It is amazing the number of guys I've talked to who own things and don't understand exactly what it is or how to use it. lol (often times its the sucker born every minute theory as they were 'taken' at some trade show)
Send me a pm for any other specifics or ask here. I think it's awesome you're getting ready for your first hunt! I still get as excited now as I did when I started 7 years ago.
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hunter25
Very Active Member
Great adventure, congratulations on the success and experience.
You've got drive to get it done.
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You've got drive to get it done.
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Winchester
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It was a lot of fun picking that rifle out 2 1/2 years ago. Where has the time gone! It was equally as much fun developing a load for it this year and taking 4 animals (3 species) all with 1 shot kills. All of that development time got me out shooting more than I normally do which made me extremely confident in the field when adrenaline is high. I never second guessed anything.
Many thanks to several members on this forum, especially Tim McCoy and Prerylyon.
Thanks! We need to have that cup of coffee soon. Maybe at a hunt camp or at the range.
tim
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SouthernEngineer
New Member
Congrats, sounds like a great trip. I'm looking for my first western hunt next year, my only concern is my hunting buddy being like yours.