Author Topic: Come along on a DIY elk hunt with me this year in Colorado. Pictures added (Read 7756 times)

4dogs · « **Reply #141 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:31:00 PM »

One thing I havent seen mentioned yet is a little roll of fishing line and a few small panther martins or the like. Lots of brookies in some of the mountain creeks and they are very aggresive, will hit anything shiney. A nice fresh fish supper is dang good after a few days in and the gear neede weighs hardly anything.

fnshtr · « **Reply #142 on:** August 04, 2012, 02:04:00 PM »

Here is my cooking system. It's an Optimus Crux stove and 4 oz. fuel canister. This will cook my hot meals/drinks for 4 or 5 days. I use the larger 8 oz. fuel canisters in our base camp. The pot allows me to boil 2 cups of water in a very short period of time.

The billfold is to show how small the unit is.

Note that the fuel canister fits inside the pot.

fnshtr · « **Reply #143 on:** August 04, 2012, 03:54:00 PM »

4dogs:
Good point. We usually just take some line and a few hooks, then catch grasshoppers or other natural bait.

Fish or grouse are great to add to and extend the food supplies.

Bill Turner · « **Reply #144 on:** August 05, 2012, 01:16:00 PM »

Gil:

Once again this is a great post but don't get too carried away with kissing your hunting partner. I've alwys heard that one kiss is a sign of love and affection; two marks the beginning of an affair.

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #145 on:** August 05, 2012, 02:55:00 PM »

Well I am just about ready to start up the thread again.

In addition to hunting elk we try to take some grouse and we bring in a light fishing rod and some flies. We also bring in tin foil to cook it instead of a frying pan.

You can see the fishing pole on my partner's backpack.

Once the elk is down this is what we do to bone out the elk. This is real good for Colorado hunters, since it goes over the necessity of what has to be taken and ensuring that you leave evidence of sex.

Here is how to bone one out without gutting it and even getting out the fillet minion from the outside.

Tatonka777 · « **Reply #146 on:** August 05, 2012, 06:37:00 PM »

Did I miss the boots /footwear section?

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #147 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:08:00 PM »

Not yet, it is coming. I will do that next.

Gil

Tatonka777 · « **Reply #148 on:** August 06, 2012, 02:06:00 AM »

Did I miss the boots /footwear section?

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #149 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:13:00 AM »

Boots.

Here is what we did in regard to boots.

If you look at this picture, these alpine meadows are like a sponge. They are soft like muskeg but much wetter.

Here are the boots we used. I used the Lowa Bamffs and my hunting partner used the Rockies. You can see I now have a pair of Rockies.

The first thing I did when I got back was buy a pair of these boots. I got them over the Internet for $89 free shipping from Dicks.

I paid about $280 for the Lowas.

The Lowas were great for hiking. They were super comfortable. They had great ankle support. They were not waterproof. My feet were wet and cold for 11 days of hunting. The day we had snow I had frostbite on one of my toes. I even melted the boots around the campfire trying to warm my feet and dry the boots.

My partner walked through wetter terrain for more days than I did and his boots were bone dry. I have been wearing my Rockies for a long time now and they are comfortable, light, warm, waterproof and have great ankle support too.

The Rockies are the boots we both will be wearing this year.

In addition to boots I brought two pairs of Marino Wool socks and two pairs of silk socks to wear under the wool socks. We both do this and neither one of us had any blisters in 11 days of a lot of walking.

fnshtr · « **Reply #150 on:** August 06, 2012, 03:54:00 PM »

I use Meindls... but it is great to find a reasonably inexpensive boot that works well. I do the same with socks... wicks underneath of wool.

njloco · « **Reply #151 on:** August 15, 2012, 08:08:00 PM »

Hey Gil,

I spoke with Fred Eichler at the Muzzy shoot and told him how easy he made it look in that video. He said since he has done it so many times it is pretty easy for him but that even if somebody took their time it would be pretty easy for anybody to do a good job.

JJB2 · « **Reply #152 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:08:00 PM »

so you wear the silk or the merino on your skin?

Rick Butler · « **Reply #153 on:** August 16, 2012, 12:48:00 PM »

Just read this whole thread all the way through. Gil, you have inspired me and I'm sure a lot of other folks on here.
Thank-you Sir and best of luck on your hunt this fall

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #154 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:19:00 PM »

I wear the silk under the wool. It prevents blisters.

I am about to pack up and will post the rest of the pictures this weekend.

Rick I hope you give it a go. If I can do it anybody can and it is a rewarding experience.

Gil

pdk25 · « **Reply #155 on:** August 17, 2012, 12:33:00 AM »

Good luck on your hunt, Gil. I hope you have a great time.

fnshtr · « **Reply #156 on:** August 17, 2012, 07:27:00 AM »

I am leaving today for CO. Good luck Gil... look forward to the update.

Geezer · « **Reply #157 on:** August 18, 2012, 09:47:00 AM »

Almost time, Gil!

I saw two huge bulls this week....velvet was hanging all over their heads, the morning was crisp and it smelled like fall, acorns were 'plopping' on the ground and the bulls were stretching their necks getting ready for the rut! Life is Good!!

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #158 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:32:00 PM »

10 days until I leave Al.

Wayne let us know how you did.

Gil

pdk25 · « **Reply #159 on:** September 07, 2012, 12:39:00 AM »

ttt. Good luck, Gil.


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