Thread: Who else is off too the states this year?

Just packing now. leave on Sunday.

Idaho to search for public land Black bear and also got a deer tag which ill be hunting Mule deer on private land.

Heading over with just carry on, have pre bought a pack and thermarest and will buy clothes and knife etc when I get there. Amazing what you can get into carryon luggage if well thought out and lite. Sleeping bag, down jacket, synthetic jacket, raincoat and Half the clothes ill need.

Nice bro, Not this year short staffed at work but hopefully try again for next year, public land black beer is on the top of my list.

@whanahuia
Wish you a great trip, hunt and best of luck. Idaho has a lot of serious hill country and wilderness. Not sure when Bear hibernation statrs but I think you're still OK now.
If you're taking a Bear pelt remove it carefully, the skin can be quite thin. I''ve had guide take a couple of pelts for me in BC, Canada and he cut a few holes without being careless. Take some thin rubber gloves for the skinning - protection against some nasty bugs that can be in the meat.
Hope you get at least one Wolf tag too. There's some big bodied specimems in Idaho. Not easy at all to find Wolves, they can be seen fleetingly but don't tend to hag around unless feeding off a carcase but even then don't always come back every day. My advice if you see a shooter take it immediately 'cos there's no telling when you might see another. Thay have fantastic pelts and it's well worth taking a whole body pelt.
Good numbers of Mule Deer too generally unless harsh Winters have knocked them back a bit. Hope you find a good buck.

Well you had me worried for a second, but I checked and Hibernation in the area we are heading too is usually around mid Nov on. SO I should be Ok.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Well you had me worried for a second, but I checked and Hibernation in the area we are heading too is usually around mid Nov on. SO I should be Ok.

Good luck.
Look forward to the report.

Enjoy!

Ive been already was a great trip. Good luck with your trip Mule deer are awesome fun.

I’ve just finished my Nevada hunt this morning, had a lion and mule deer tag. Had a great hunt and a hell of an adventure in the high country desert.

Good luck in Idaho. Pretty sure you can use your deer tag on a lion if you see one.

dont forget the military surplus stores. just amazing

Good luck and make sure to post a story with plenty of photos of the trip when you get back.

Should be a great trip/ hunt, love hunting over there. My son is living in BC Canada and have hunted there on several occasions when we have visited.
Look forward to your report on your return , good luck.

Safe travels.
I look forward to the pictures and the yarns. Good luck

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