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<blockquote data-quote="slas" data-source="post: 1671806" data-attributes="member: 103784"><p>Did that same hunt a few years ago. It was an awesome experience and I loved the area. Had perfect weather, a bit warm for the time of year, but great memories. I ended up buying more "stuff" than I actually needed, dead sled, spotting scope, etc. Here's my take on what was important to me. </p><p></p><p>Boots first. I screwed up and bought some new ones and didn't have them broke in enough and had blisters the second day after hiking up and down mountains (small) all day long. I had hiked (trying to get into shape) in them for a few weeks before the hunt but not to the degree I did there. My hiking was very minimal the second day, of course, so mostly hunkered down and waited at crossings. </p><p></p><p>Be sure to keep your allocated 5 bullets somewhere other that a butt stock holder. I ended up losing several while going through heavy brush and didn't realize it until an hour later. </p><p></p><p>Decent Binoculars. I enjoyed watching much of the wildlife even if I was unable to get to it most times. </p><p></p><p>Ended up with my cow early the second morning. Was sitting on a mountain side eating granola when I saw two bulls and one cow come out and cross the road and start to go up another mountain side. About 300 yards and took the shot with my newly purchased Winchester Model 70 300 Win Mag, Nosler 180 Accubond. The cow didn't flinch and they all just stood there looking around. Wasn't sure how I could have missed but tried to relax and took my second shot and dropped her. Found out while cleaning that the first shot actuall did hit, just right of the heart on the broadside shot just slightly forward of the stomach. I was amazed that the cow had not reacted in any way to the hit. The point being that these are tough animals so be sure to have the firepower to put it down and probably more practice with your rifle than I had had with mine. Fortunately the cow was only about 50 yards from the road. I went ahead and had all in game bags and ready to go when the pick up arrived. Best of luck on your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slas, post: 1671806, member: 103784"] Did that same hunt a few years ago. It was an awesome experience and I loved the area. Had perfect weather, a bit warm for the time of year, but great memories. I ended up buying more "stuff" than I actually needed, dead sled, spotting scope, etc. Here's my take on what was important to me. Boots first. I screwed up and bought some new ones and didn't have them broke in enough and had blisters the second day after hiking up and down mountains (small) all day long. I had hiked (trying to get into shape) in them for a few weeks before the hunt but not to the degree I did there. My hiking was very minimal the second day, of course, so mostly hunkered down and waited at crossings. Be sure to keep your allocated 5 bullets somewhere other that a butt stock holder. I ended up losing several while going through heavy brush and didn't realize it until an hour later. Decent Binoculars. I enjoyed watching much of the wildlife even if I was unable to get to it most times. Ended up with my cow early the second morning. Was sitting on a mountain side eating granola when I saw two bulls and one cow come out and cross the road and start to go up another mountain side. About 300 yards and took the shot with my newly purchased Winchester Model 70 300 Win Mag, Nosler 180 Accubond. The cow didn't flinch and they all just stood there looking around. Wasn't sure how I could have missed but tried to relax and took my second shot and dropped her. Found out while cleaning that the first shot actuall did hit, just right of the heart on the broadside shot just slightly forward of the stomach. I was amazed that the cow had not reacted in any way to the hit. The point being that these are tough animals so be sure to have the firepower to put it down and probably more practice with your rifle than I had had with mine. Fortunately the cow was only about 50 yards from the road. I went ahead and had all in game bags and ready to go when the pick up arrived. Best of luck on your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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