I saw the other 75 thread, but I didn't want to post on that one.
I just drew a cow tag, 3rd season for 75/751. So myself and a buddy (who will get an OTC tag) will be doing a DIY hunt here, and we are in planning mode. We are no strangers to elk hunting, but this area is completely new to both of us. All I seem to be reading about it is that it's nothing but a field of orange due to it being a southern OTC unit. But I also read the same thing about Unit 74, but I have no problems getting away from all the orange in that unit. That's where the majority of my elk hunting has taken place.
So far, our gameplan is take our camps on our backs, and access the wilderness via foot through one of the trailheads, then venture off from there after a few miles in. But as far as which one, we really don't have a clue. Right now I'm thinking either the trailhead north of Vellicito Reservoir or maybe just east of there on the Pine River Trail.
I've read mention of Missionary Ridge, but that entire area just looks really...accessible.
Is there anyone who is familiar with these units that may be willing to share some pointers or advice?
Also, I promise to do what most other people DONT do, and I will update this thread with pictures and maybe a short story when I get back from the hunt, whether I'm successful or not!
I just drew a cow tag, 3rd season for 75/751. So myself and a buddy (who will get an OTC tag) will be doing a DIY hunt here, and we are in planning mode. We are no strangers to elk hunting, but this area is completely new to both of us. All I seem to be reading about it is that it's nothing but a field of orange due to it being a southern OTC unit. But I also read the same thing about Unit 74, but I have no problems getting away from all the orange in that unit. That's where the majority of my elk hunting has taken place.
So far, our gameplan is take our camps on our backs, and access the wilderness via foot through one of the trailheads, then venture off from there after a few miles in. But as far as which one, we really don't have a clue. Right now I'm thinking either the trailhead north of Vellicito Reservoir or maybe just east of there on the Pine River Trail.
I've read mention of Missionary Ridge, but that entire area just looks really...accessible.
Is there anyone who is familiar with these units that may be willing to share some pointers or advice?
Also, I promise to do what most other people DONT do, and I will update this thread with pictures and maybe a short story when I get back from the hunt, whether I'm successful or not!
