Quote Originally Posted by remingtonrob7 View Post
I harvested my first elk last season and the one thing I wished I had is a spotting scope, or high quality glass. Starring through a set of 10x25 binos is not how you want to spend your day. Spotting and stalking was way more fun than sitting somewhere hoping game comes by. Also, don't be cheap on your boots don't make your body pay because you are cheap.
Good info! What is your preferred spotting scope? I always try and take care of the feet. I find its a tough balance to find good hiking boots and boots that will keep your toes real warm.

Quote Originally Posted by sniper7 View Post
Start figuring out your pack now. How will you clean an animal if you get one. How will you then get it to the truck and keep the meat cool. Where will you take it to get processed. Cost of processing an elk varies but plan $250+ depending on how much you do yourself and how much custom products you get.
My buddy will be going with me- he is a butcher and processes game animals on the side- so we are confident we can handle this aspect of the hunt.

Any suggestions for the basics of a pack? I was thinking a streamlined hiking pack, with game bags, good knife/knives, small saw(?), straps or some system to attached the meat to my pack. maps, fire starting (emergency) supplies, compass/gps, as well.