So I haven't winter camped in years but when I lived in Northwest Ontario we would would forgo a tent and build a snow quinzee. We would line the sleeping shelf with lots of cut pine boughs. Bring a good pad and bag and you will be very comfortable. Here is a link to a decent website...
The wife and I are counting the days until grouse season opens here in UT! We typically hunt in Idaho in Island Park area but are staying close to home this season. Have not hunted birds here in UT but hopefully we will have some luck this season.
Here is an updated article concerning the potential sale of this trust land.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2019/03/06/utahs-grand-plan-preserve/
This land is held in trust by SITLA, which helps fund public education in Utah. They have a mandate to maximize return on their...
That area is absolutely beautiful, I spend quite of bit of time in that area all summer and fall. As mentioned earlier it is prime bear country, lots of grizzlies in the area. You need to be fully prepared for an encounter with a grizzly, bear spray is a must for everyone in your party. I would...