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<blockquote data-quote="Strider" data-source="post: 491213" data-attributes="member: 25695"><p>I do at least two backpack trips a year. I have been skunked several times, and by "skunked" I mean I didn't see even one of what I was after. Since I am trophy hunting on these trips, I don't always harvest something and leave my meat-shopping for closer to the truck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. I read everything I can get my hands on, study stats from the various F&G's, and take notes when I hear something of interest from someone. I haven't had much success with talking to locals, but biologists and wardens can get you into the right zip-code typically. I use Gogglearth extensively for e-scouting, but I buy USGS topo's once I think I have narrowed it the destination down. (Googlearth, as good as it is, always makes the vertical look climable and topo maps are a more accurate way to gage the terrain). As was mentioned several times, knowing the area (if you can draw it repeatedly) is huge. I would rather hunt a decent area that I know extremely well than wander blind into a great area. </p><p> </p><p>Anyway, it is a blast. Since you a low-altitude dweller like me and your pack will likely be twice the weight you are used to, get into serious shape if you can. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Strider, post: 491213, member: 25695"] I do at least two backpack trips a year. I have been skunked several times, and by "skunked" I mean I didn't see even one of what I was after. Since I am trophy hunting on these trips, I don't always harvest something and leave my meat-shopping for closer to the truck :). I read everything I can get my hands on, study stats from the various F&G's, and take notes when I hear something of interest from someone. I haven't had much success with talking to locals, but biologists and wardens can get you into the right zip-code typically. I use Gogglearth extensively for e-scouting, but I buy USGS topo's once I think I have narrowed it the destination down. (Googlearth, as good as it is, always makes the vertical look climable and topo maps are a more accurate way to gage the terrain). As was mentioned several times, knowing the area (if you can draw it repeatedly) is huge. I would rather hunt a decent area that I know extremely well than wander blind into a great area. Anyway, it is a blast. Since you a low-altitude dweller like me and your pack will likely be twice the weight you are used to, get into serious shape if you can. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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