" ... Leanwolf - I have not found anyone that's able to respond soon enough when it's warm out for us bowhunters. The ones I've talked with usually want to come out a day or two later. Even if they were available right when we called, to trailer stock into where we hunt is close to a two hour drive. Not counting loading, unloading, outfitting the mules, the walk in and out, plus who knows what I'm concerned about spoilage and Grizzlies. I don't know what one would charge, but I'd suspect a couple or three elk and the cost of the equipment would be a wash.? I have not personally had a bear problem but talked to a neighbor who's friend walked in to carry a second load out and found one sitting on it. ... "
Big Nate, I didn't know you were hunting early stick-'n-string season. I know that the heat can be much higher early on so understand about it taking too long for a packer to get in and bring out your elk meat before it soured.
I thought perhaps you might know a packer nearby your hunting area who could reach your kill on short notice.
I know what you mean about Grizzly bears. I've hunted in Idaho twice in Griz areas and once in Wyoming in a Griz area. I highly respect them.
Good luck on your hunt.
L.W.
