Evening guys. I'm a new member to this forum and happy to be here. I've been hunting most my life yet am new to elk and mule deer hunting. That being said I recently purchased my elk B, general deer and gray wolf tag for the salmon unit 2017.
I was originally supposed to do this hunt with a buddy who had a change of heart the day after I purchased my tag... that being said I'm still going. 3 weeks at that. Solo.
I have been scouring GE trying to find promising areas and identify trails/trail heads. I'm 40 but, pretty fit. I worked as a Hotshot for many years and actually fought quite a bit of fire in the area years ago. That being said I plan on backpack hunting up to 3 day intervals to scout for sign/elk. I have quite a few areas picked out and plan on working through each area thoroughly.
FYI, I'm not green to the mountains or its challenges. I understand all the realities of this venture. I have all communication and navigation needs met. My gear is top notch.
I guess I'm just looking for a little affirmation I'm in the right direction. I don't want to post to much for respect of privacy to the unit. If anyone has any suggestions or vague direction that would be great. I got stuck with this hunt but will make the best of it!!!
Thanks for everything... support our troops??
I was originally supposed to do this hunt with a buddy who had a change of heart the day after I purchased my tag... that being said I'm still going. 3 weeks at that. Solo.
I have been scouring GE trying to find promising areas and identify trails/trail heads. I'm 40 but, pretty fit. I worked as a Hotshot for many years and actually fought quite a bit of fire in the area years ago. That being said I plan on backpack hunting up to 3 day intervals to scout for sign/elk. I have quite a few areas picked out and plan on working through each area thoroughly.
FYI, I'm not green to the mountains or its challenges. I understand all the realities of this venture. I have all communication and navigation needs met. My gear is top notch.
I guess I'm just looking for a little affirmation I'm in the right direction. I don't want to post to much for respect of privacy to the unit. If anyone has any suggestions or vague direction that would be great. I got stuck with this hunt but will make the best of it!!!
Thanks for everything... support our troops??