Went on a couple of DIY Elk hunts about 10 years ago. Both myself and hunting partner had been under the weather for a while. Whenever we don't feel as healthy as we should, there is only one thing to do - backpack into the backcountry for elk! We went when we were 57 and 58, in 2022 we will be 69 and 70. https://www.facebook.com/100029963913677/videos/pcb.527575768251216/527572598251533 (https://www.facebook.com/100029963913677/videos/pcb.527575768251216/527572598251533)
I'm 67 and my best friend is 69 and i know exactly how you feel! Life got in the way with us for a few years and were just able to hook back up huntingwise last year. Good luck to you guys! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
You'll be glad you did it even if it kills ya...I'm 66 and chase elk every year...killed a bear last night and it ran down into a typical north Idaho brush hole. Packed it out in one trip this morning (no hide) in my slippers (kinda)...came home and took a nap...now I'm ready to go fishing for a few days before I buy a second bear tag... :bigsmyl:
Take lots of naps and enjoy ur trip....don't forget to share with us other aging one when ya get back...
we all need encouragment :thumbsup:
I remember your post well, Elk Paradise or something along that line, between that post and meeting Aron Snyder about the same time, I became inspired and purchased some top end Kifaru gear for me and my wife and we started camping in aways instead of at the truck. Many thanks to you!
Gil, I really enjoyed reading your elk prep and adventures from 10 years ago and look forward to read your new adventures. :clapper:
Old hunters rock. I just hit 57 and the elk and mountains keep me healthy and sane.
Looking forward to your stories.
Kevin .
Preparation to hunt elk keeps me working out for 6 months of the year that I wouldn't otherwise. Living at 860 ft elevation
makes quite a shock to the system when chasing elk at 10,300 ft. If I only hunted here, other than daily walks I would
never workout. Still weigh the same as I did in high school 39 yrs ago. I owe a lot to these elk.
Here is another video once we got to that camp.
Fisherick I need a refresher. I had that thread saved but it looks like it is gone.
https://www.facebook.com/100029963913677/videos/pcb.527575768251216/527573301584796
I'm 73 now and want to go this year but waiting to see how I feel. Lyme flares up at times so I play it by ear. My last years I've gone were 09, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 17. In 18 I got Ehrlichiosis from a tick that turned into sepsis and almost killed me. In 2020 my back went out in June. I plan on going this year but I;m not in mountain shape, I'll just hunt close to camp.