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How far out will you kill an elk by yourself?
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<blockquote data-quote="etale" data-source="post: 2973636" data-attributes="member: 125798"><p>The accounts from the Lewis and Clark expedition mention Elk roaming the *plains* of North America. It seems that hunting pressure is largely responsible for driving all of them into the mountains out west (likely they also inhabited the mountains historically). Pack outs sure would be easier if they wern't in the mountains! But I think that for many (myself included), the singular allure of hunting elk out west is the austere and challenging *mountain* conditions involved, especially for those late season bulls that are fought and f***d out, and retire to remote and hellishly steep terrain to recuperate in. Yes, long packouts in miserable conditions (terrain + weather) can suck tremendously, but for many that suck is what makes this pursuit so life-changing and beautiful, especially when coupled with the camaraderie of like-minded individuals. I think that a lot of what makes hunting such a compelling activity is that it offers something real and extraordinary for everyone, whether your packout is 0.1 miles or 11 miles. Personally, I've gained tremendous respect and understanding for and of these animals and the folks who hunt them---from all walks of life and with radically different approaches and goals---over the years, and I'm tremendously grateful that the pursuit of them has so much to offer for all of us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="etale, post: 2973636, member: 125798"] The accounts from the Lewis and Clark expedition mention Elk roaming the *plains* of North America. It seems that hunting pressure is largely responsible for driving all of them into the mountains out west (likely they also inhabited the mountains historically). Pack outs sure would be easier if they wern't in the mountains! But I think that for many (myself included), the singular allure of hunting elk out west is the austere and challenging *mountain* conditions involved, especially for those late season bulls that are fought and f***d out, and retire to remote and hellishly steep terrain to recuperate in. Yes, long packouts in miserable conditions (terrain + weather) can suck tremendously, but for many that suck is what makes this pursuit so life-changing and beautiful, especially when coupled with the camaraderie of like-minded individuals. I think that a lot of what makes hunting such a compelling activity is that it offers something real and extraordinary for everyone, whether your packout is 0.1 miles or 11 miles. Personally, I've gained tremendous respect and understanding for and of these animals and the folks who hunt them---from all walks of life and with radically different approaches and goals---over the years, and I'm tremendously grateful that the pursuit of them has so much to offer for all of us. [/QUOTE]
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