I am in the process of planning a elk hunt for 2011. I have put off going for one reason or another for the last several years.....work is to slow, too much work going on, not in good enough shape....you know the drill.
I turned 55 this past week and the time for excuses is over, I'm gonna go elk hunting come hell or high water! I figure if I plan the hunt now and set a date, it will keep me motivated to keep working out and keep practicing after the season.
What I need from you fellars is some ideas on areas to order maps for and to research. I don't expect anyone to give up their "honey hole" or to take me under their wing, but any info you can share will be much appreciated. I am open to the possibility of a drop camp hunt if any of you have experiences/recommendations.
I have researched outfitters for drop camps and am a bit overwhelmed. Obviously none of them post that they like to stick their drop campers in whatever spot is left over! LOL!! Everyone I researched noted that drop camps were their specialty! I have contacted some of the references listed, but have received very few responses. Not afraid to hike in on a DIY hunt either. Truck camping and hiking out daily is good too. You talk to 20 different fellars and you get 20 different ideas as to what is the best way to go. I trust the folks here on tradgang, so it is here I am asking for help.
I would be looking at a group of 3-4 traditional bowhunters and would like to hunt for at least 7 days, maybe up to ten days. I/we have all hunted in the midwest and Canada and none of us are "rookies" but when it comes to elk and hunting the mountains, I guess we are rookies at that!
Look forward to any and all you have to share! Thanks, Mike