DIY Backcountry Elk Again 2022

[Gil Verwey]

Went on a couple of DIY Elk hunts about 10 years ago. Both myself and hunting partner had been under the weather for a while. Whenever we don't feel as healthy as we should, there is only one thing to do - backpack into the backcountry for elk! We went when we were 57 and 58, in 2022 we will be 69 and 70.   https://www.facebook.com/100029963913677/videos/pcb.527575768251216/527572598251533

[rastaman]

I'm 67 and my best friend is 69 and i know exactly how you feel! Life got in the way with us for a few years and were just able to hook back up huntingwise last year. Good luck to you guys!

[durp]

You'll be glad you did it even if it kills ya...I'm 66 and chase elk every year...killed a bear last night and it ran down into a typical north Idaho brush hole. Packed it out in one trip this morning (no hide) in my slippers (kinda)...came home and took a nap...now I'm ready to go fishing for a few days before I buy a second bear tag...

Take lots of naps and enjoy ur trip....don't forget to share with us other aging one when ya get back...
we all need encouragment

[old_goat2]

I remember your post well, Elk Paradise or something along that line, between that post and meeting Aron Snyder about the same time, I became inspired and purchased some top end Kifaru gear for me and my wife and we started camping in aways instead of at the truck. Many thanks to you!

[fisherick]

Gil, I really enjoyed reading your elk prep and adventures from 10 years ago and look forward to read your new adventures.

[kevsuperg]

Old hunters rock.  I just hit 57 and the elk and mountains keep me healthy and sane.
 Looking forward to your stories.
Kevin .
 
 

[kerry]

Preparation to hunt elk keeps me working out for 6 months of the year that I wouldn't otherwise.  Living at 860 ft elevation

makes quite a shock to the system when chasing elk at 10,300 ft.  If I only hunted here, other than daily walks I would

never workout.  Still weigh the same as I did in high school 39 yrs ago.  I owe a lot to these elk.

[Gil Verwey]

Here is another video once we got to that camp.

Fisherick I need a refresher. I had that thread saved but it looks like it is gone.

https://www.facebook.com/100029963913677/videos/pcb.527575768251216/527573301584796

[T Sunstone]

I'm 73 now and want to go this year but waiting to see how I feel.  Lyme flares up at times so I play it by ear.  My last years I've gone were 09, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 17.  In 18 I got Ehrlichiosis from a tick that turned into sepsis and almost killed me.  In 2020 my back went out in June.  I plan on going this year but I;m not in mountain shape, I'll just hunt close to camp.