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<blockquote data-quote="Nvhunter" data-source="post: 290068" data-attributes="member: 11885"><p>For me, prescouting, preplacement of gear, team hunting and high camps are the solution. Base camp down by the truck. Before season starts I pack minimal gear for a 3 day stay to the ridgelines. We go up and come down the mountain as needed. We generally stay for 24-36 hours at 10000 ft or above (hunting) and then take a break down the hill for a day or so.</p><p> </p><p>But don't think all the good ones are that difficult. I have seen record bucks push into the lowlands during the season. Those old experienced deer are smart.</p><p> </p><p>The day or two before opening day I am already above or at the level of the game. One hunter harvests and the other helps pack the meat to the high camp or to the low camp depending upon what time of day we are finished deboning.</p><p> </p><p>I bone it out and backpack out all the meat - and antlers if it is a buck. I prefer the Eberlestock J-107 series backpacks. Several of my other friends use other style packs. All have benefits and drawbacks. It's tough.</p><p> </p><p>One thing about the packs that is rarely covered. Purchase one that has a quiet material. The canvas and codura packs are really durable, but the deer will hear you at quite some distance with that material scraping against the bushes and trees. A soft exterior minimizes the scraping noise. A removeable waist pack is helpful. You can drop and mark the main pack and stalk a bit closer with the basics (permit, Binocs, rangefinder, etc..) with a waist pack.</p><p> </p><p>Following a harvest it is generally a two day job-at least- to recover the meat and high camp gear back to base camp or a freezer in the nearest town (generally at least 60 miles away).</p><p> </p><p>Don't let anyone snooker you into thinking it is enjoyable. It's one of those events I love to hate. High alpine hunting it is the most exhausting, frustrating, thrilling and fulfilling activity I have ever pursued.</p><p> </p><p>I know many in this forum are hell bent on taking that 1000 yard shot and that may work well in the flat lands where a truck or ATV can get you to the kill. But, out here in the mountains, remember, if you shoot it at 1000 yds across the canyon...you have to go retrieve it.</p><p> </p><p>I am glad I have the opportunity to pursue this sport before my age catches up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nvhunter, post: 290068, member: 11885"] For me, prescouting, preplacement of gear, team hunting and high camps are the solution. Base camp down by the truck. Before season starts I pack minimal gear for a 3 day stay to the ridgelines. We go up and come down the mountain as needed. We generally stay for 24-36 hours at 10000 ft or above (hunting) and then take a break down the hill for a day or so. But don't think all the good ones are that difficult. I have seen record bucks push into the lowlands during the season. Those old experienced deer are smart. The day or two before opening day I am already above or at the level of the game. One hunter harvests and the other helps pack the meat to the high camp or to the low camp depending upon what time of day we are finished deboning. I bone it out and backpack out all the meat - and antlers if it is a buck. I prefer the Eberlestock J-107 series backpacks. Several of my other friends use other style packs. All have benefits and drawbacks. It's tough. One thing about the packs that is rarely covered. Purchase one that has a quiet material. The canvas and codura packs are really durable, but the deer will hear you at quite some distance with that material scraping against the bushes and trees. A soft exterior minimizes the scraping noise. A removeable waist pack is helpful. You can drop and mark the main pack and stalk a bit closer with the basics (permit, Binocs, rangefinder, etc..) with a waist pack. Following a harvest it is generally a two day job-at least- to recover the meat and high camp gear back to base camp or a freezer in the nearest town (generally at least 60 miles away). Don't let anyone snooker you into thinking it is enjoyable. It's one of those events I love to hate. High alpine hunting it is the most exhausting, frustrating, thrilling and fulfilling activity I have ever pursued. I know many in this forum are hell bent on taking that 1000 yard shot and that may work well in the flat lands where a truck or ATV can get you to the kill. But, out here in the mountains, remember, if you shoot it at 1000 yds across the canyon...you have to go retrieve it. I am glad I have the opportunity to pursue this sport before my age catches up. [/QUOTE]
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