The Mountain Hunting Thread

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Ardent said:
We’ve had clients up to pushing 80. It all depends on the individual and as you point out, the attitude and mindset is #1. Well and weather. One of the best hikers I’ve had was 67, one of those who struggled the most fit and in his late 30s. But certainly train, train, and train before you go to the rocks backpack hunting. It only brings a guy a better experience and more opportunities, plus you live longer. Guys will come having done 7 miles a day at home with a pack... on flat land, and be floored by the physical effort. Climb stairs is the best advice I have with a pack, and don’t hurt yourself, keep the pack lighter than on the trip and just set a manageable goal. Say 45 mins a day, even 20 mins to start, something you will actually do. If you tell yourself you’re going to do 90 mins a day it’s too much to start, mentally, and many will give up early. Baby steps.

This gentleman this August had the right mindset, he kept setting little goals for himself. “Where are we going to?” he’d ask, panting, I’d pick a rock a hundred yards upslope that stood out, “The pyramid shaped one, got it?”, “Ok!” After a breather at the next landmark he’d tell me to point the next rock out again. And you know what, it worked for him, he went places he told me he never thought he’d be able to.

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If I didn't know better I'd swear that was a fire.
 
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Dogleg said:
If I didn't know better I'd swear that was a fire.
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That’s actually a picture of an octopus we caught in the driving rain, I’ve heard of water intoxication symptoms causing flashbacks and hallucinations but this is the first I’ve noted over the Internet.

WhelanLad said:
Some of You guys need to Hunt Australia or New Zealand...................

some nice photos of some beauty enviroments in ere
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Dogleg’s done enough for all of us. But I still want to go chase the buffalo.
 
Pic number 3 in Ardent's post 19 is my favorite. There is nothing quite like seeing clear as glass flowing water. Thanks for posting Angus. I could sit behind that rifle for hours and enjoy the sound and sight of the water.
 
Excellent photos.......I'm over 70 and hunt central/northwest Vancouver island.... gone to carrying model88 in.284. I just carry an overnight pack.....if I get tired,i just make camp and spend the night......
post #19 is that a revolver the flyer is packing ???
 
POPS said:
Excellent photos.......I'm over 70 and hunt central/northwest Vancouver island.... gone to carrying model88 in.284. I just carry an overnight pack.....if I get tired,i just make camp and spend the night......
post #19 is that a revolver the flyer is packing ???
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I ATC a Glock 10mm, they always work, and far lighter and less obtrusive than the Smith 629.

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Grizz horses are great... if you don’t have to take care of them! Grew up with up to 20 at a time and I swore I’d never guide or outfit anywhere that requires them. :d Have huge respect for good horses, I just prefer props and boots.
 
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Ardent said:
That’s actually a picture of an octopus we caught in the driving rain, I’ve heard of water intoxication symptoms causing flashbacks and hallucinations but this is the first I’ve noted over the Internet.



Dogleg’s done enough for all of us. But I still want to go chase the buffalo.
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So that's what happens when you take the red pill instead of the blue pill? I always wondered about that.
 
iv never been one for lower land hunting really, I do a bit, but at least 90% of my hunting time is spent above timberline. one thing about it, with or without a animal, you always come out successful. Mountain goats are by far my biggest addiction.

this is where it all started, my first mountain goat back when I was 8 years old (when ninja turtles were still the fad) taken with a custom rifle my granddad built for me for this trip, a 6.5x55 AI.
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and my last goat, a 12 year old who dryed a hair under 10", its been my mission to try and top it, cant count the hunts iv been on and goats iv passed looking for a 10" plus.
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but have been on many other successful hunts
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Rick B said:
My ultimate dream for a hunt but realistically how old is too old for a guy? A no quit attitude I have in spades but what about the physical realities? Do I have to be an elite class triathlete or a spec forces type?
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Not at all, go on a guided hunt. Most of them use horses to get around.
 
Rick B said:
My ultimate dream for a hunt but realistically how old is too old for a guy? A no quit attitude I have in spades but what about the physical realities? Do I have to be an elite class triathlete or a spec forces type?
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In my experience, it’s 99% mental toughness a guy needs. My dad is 70 this year, and still doing 10+ day backpack hunts with me. He’s not the best shape, but he has no quit in him. One of the biggest problems Iv seen, is people push to hard and wear themselves out, physically and mentally. Take it one step at a time, keep positive, and you’ll do it!! On the same note, a partner with the wrong attitude can end a hunt fast too, have to choose your mountain partners wisely.
 
Decker9 said:
In my experience, it’s 99% mental toughness a guy needs. My dad is 70 this year, and still doing 10+ day backpack hunts with me. He’s not the best shape, but he has no quit in him. One of the biggest problems Iv seen, is people push to hard and wear themselves out, physically and mentally. Take it one step at a time, keep positive, and you’ll do it!! On the same note, a partner with the wrong attitude can end a hunt fast too, have to choose your mountain partners wisely.
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Very well said, it’s largely mental, physical condition just makes the mental part easier. Plus you live better and longer fit so a lot of good reasons for it. Very well said as well on mountain hunting being a success not dependent on the kill. Washington elk guide’s goat with us.

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