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There is a place where I absolutely loved to hunt. It was only 3 miles off a main road and the horse hunters would push the elk out of the deep country on the other side of the ridge. There were always big bulls in there.... Until someone started videoing their hunts in there. After a few...

Moved to reno a few years ago.

Very nice! Love the location.

Wish I could help with that unit. I know last year I struggled on judging bulls over 370. I was constantly under scoring them by 10". Have fun with it. My NV elk hunt was the best elk hunt I was ever on.

What area did you draw?

That unit does seem to draw a lot of attention from out of state. Most guys that go in there are not ready for the terrain or weather. A bugle seems to be the best way to find the other hunters ;)

I second the crf230. Especially the electric start! Just peppy enough to keep you smiling, but controllable enough to ride with a $2k rifle and spotting scope on your back. Little tip overs while hunting can get expensive!

I think it helps. Especially when you're excited. It doesn't breath very well when hiking though.

Its been a lot of fun scouting a new area! Elk everywhere. Just a matter of time until we find one big enough. Got 2 weeks off work, good glass, and boots that are well trained. Really thinking this is gunna be a fun hunt! Just got the camera adapter working correctly on the spotting scope...

Only a few days until the hunt opens. Been on several scouting trips and always seem to find elk. I've actually found so many its hard to know which ones to go after first. Does anybody know how the hunting pressure will be? Think I should avoid the obvious attractions like the high country...

Thanks for asking. I drew the early archery tag and feeling the pressure to get a good bull.

True not many deaths by Mt Lions. However I was followed/stalked by a cat for over a mile all the way to camp. When yelling and throwing rocks doesn't intimidate them you really wish the pistol was not in the truck. Not much sleep that night, or any night on that trip... Now I take the pistol in...

There are quite a few people that I have seen out wondering the hills, but there are still plenty of sheds to be found. The foothills on the west end of the valley have a lot of trafic right now, but the areas north of town seem to have less people actually out walking around.

Looks like you had a great adventure. I can just imagine the heat and warm breezes...

Thanks guys. I'm meeting up with Mike tomorrow.