Originally Posted by 4th_point
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That wasn't 2011 by any chance was it?

I was one ditch over from HC that year for rifle deer. It went from hot/dry & dormant sage, to full-on snow!
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Nope, but the same weather system hit several of the NE Oregon units. More the rule than the exception that time of year, and a heated shelter (especially if returning to a base camp) is the way to fly IMO. The guys with wall tents always smile the biggest. In fact I'm starting to think with the consistently inconsistent weather each fall that hunting from a large comfy base camp with a few other guys makes more sense than trying to go fast and light solo. More comfortable, and much safer if something goes wrong.

Sorry for the 2nd hijack......


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