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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.Not any one place in particular just asking what tips those that go solo on trips on trips out west do regarding logistics, financials... -
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WVmike replied to the thread New Bolt Action Rifle Recommendations.I would get a tikka or if you’re like me when I go to the local gun store, I keep eye balling a Win Model 70 extreme weather in 6.5 prc...
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First of all everyone is different, hunts differently and is motivated by different things. While there definitely is some great advice...
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The one truly solo elk hunt I took deserves an asterisk...hunted private ground I was familiar with. Were I to kill a an elk, which I...
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.Good advice, thanks for the input. I train throughout the year for the same reasons and usually do a loaded pack hike a few times a...
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I can't really help with the driving aspect, but have battled some of the mental demons on solo trips. I would say just check your...
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Years ago when I traveled cross country every fall i kept a note book. There is fancy ways electronically now but my book had notes...
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.That is a genius plan. I keep a little notebook every year for hunting, essentially a hunting journal but didn't think of doing this.
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.I'm from WV. I'm usually drinking anywhere from 2-4 liters a day depending on what I'm doing. I have a zoleo that I purchased following...
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.I have been out west once, we got into some elk just not a legal one. I feel like I learned more from that trip than I have in any other...
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Sounds like you have the budget part figured out pretty closely. I figure around $1200 for a trip, not including tag. Gas is usually...
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.I was referring to the packout part for mule deer and whitetail hunting not in general as I've never hunted mule deer.
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.I do enjoy hunting by myself but the cross country trip is the part that I have no experience with. I'm not too worried with gear. I...
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WVmike replied to the thread Solo Hunting Tips.How far in advance do you start saving for the trip (tag, fuel, extra unexpected expense, etc)? I feel like if I go every other year, I...
