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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 1711417" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>Did the drop camp deal and a couple thoughts to consider:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Is the location of the drop camp within easy reach of other hunters "walking" in or even on motorized vehicles? I had a drop camp where opening day we had multiple groups setting up on the spring we were using. The added pressure in the area pushed animals over 5 miles away where we found them.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Does it have a good acceptable potable water nearby such as a clean spring? Granted you will still filter but the availability of water is really something needed day to day without expending energy to do so.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Does the outfitter provide basic amenities such as cots, cooking utensils, cooking stove, wood stove, wood for stove? This is all extra gear that can be taken up with stuff you need to hunt better with. Know what gear is provided in writing up front so no surprises when you reach the camp.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">What is the placement of the drop camp relative to prevailing winds and weather?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Already stated but what do they charge to pack animal from kill sight? This can be huge physical task depending upon where you drop an animal and probably worth the extra cost. <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">How often do they check in on you? Every other day? Do they have a message drop spot you can leave a written instruction like "Get me the heck out of here!" or "Need help to pack out animal".</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Does the outfitter have a sat phone so when they check in on you they can call for immediate help if necessary. My last hunt the outfitter had a sat phone and saved the life of one of his wranglers that had a terrible crash on horseback and needed immediate medivac to survive.</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 1711417, member: 63925"] Did the drop camp deal and a couple thoughts to consider: [LIST=1] [*]Is the location of the drop camp within easy reach of other hunters "walking" in or even on motorized vehicles? I had a drop camp where opening day we had multiple groups setting up on the spring we were using. The added pressure in the area pushed animals over 5 miles away where we found them. [*]Does it have a good acceptable potable water nearby such as a clean spring? Granted you will still filter but the availability of water is really something needed day to day without expending energy to do so. [*]Does the outfitter provide basic amenities such as cots, cooking utensils, cooking stove, wood stove, wood for stove? This is all extra gear that can be taken up with stuff you need to hunt better with. Know what gear is provided in writing up front so no surprises when you reach the camp. [*]What is the placement of the drop camp relative to prevailing winds and weather? [*]Already stated but what do they charge to pack animal from kill sight? This can be huge physical task depending upon where you drop an animal and probably worth the extra cost. [*]How often do they check in on you? Every other day? Do they have a message drop spot you can leave a written instruction like "Get me the heck out of here!" or "Need help to pack out animal". [*]Does the outfitter have a sat phone so when they check in on you they can call for immediate help if necessary. My last hunt the outfitter had a sat phone and saved the life of one of his wranglers that had a terrible crash on horseback and needed immediate medivac to survive. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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