DIY Colorado Bivy Hunt

[lodestar]

Hey Gang, I am looking for some assistance in planning a back country backpack hunt and am in need of some suggestions. Any help or ideas would be great. I am planning on doing this in the August or early September of 2009. Thanks Jason

[Lost Arra]

Start tomorrow.
Head to the closest Jersey mountains (   )  with a loaded pack and start hiking. Getting in shape trumps any other plans you could make.

[mmgrode]

Getting in shape sure is the best advice to give!  "Backcountry Bowhunting" by Cameron Hanes should give you a decent background on the topic.  It's an exciting venture, both the planning and execution of an exciting hunt. It can be a very rewarding experience.   Are you planning on heading out solo or with others?  Matt

[Matty]

Check PM's

[beyondmyken]

read articles on  www.kifaru.net-lot  of good info, also articles/books by Cameron Hanes.

[lodestar]

As it looks rite now I will most likely be solo unless a fellow trad ganger wants to partake. I will be driving out with a 10'X 6' enclosed trailer for my gear and then parking and taking to foot. Probably I will carry enough food and related equipment for 2 to 3 day intervals and if needed return to the vehicle for resupply. I figured that if I am successful I will have the trailer for the trans port of meat and horns.

[JimB]

I second Cameron Hanes' book.Make sure you make some, at least, overnight trips beforehand and use every new piece of backpacking/cooking equipment before your trip.

[Benoli]

I'd be glad to share info on an area near Pagosa Springs. Sent you an email. Albert