10/18/2026
A few days ago I found the elk in a hell hole. I didn’t get up the nerve to try and get one as the pack out would entail 2800’ of vertical ascent back up the hill and it is not possible to pack them out downhill. For the last two days, after talking myself into the go for it mentality, I have been unable to relocate them. Sucks getting old and cautious since I am hunting solo and have no packers to help. Oh by the way Hells Canyon and the surrounding area is just a tad steep.