Thanks for the input and help! Wanted to give an update as my huntt is pretty much over.

Day one I covered a lot of ground and gained about 1500 feet. Walked about 5 miles. I glasses for three hours and could have shot a small 3 point at 270 yards. I passed since it was day 1.

Walked a lot the rest of the week and never saw another buck! Saw some beautiful country and learned a lot. Feel like I will be better prepared for the next trip. The area is AWESOME. Hunted north of Salmon two days and hunted around Challis two days. You guys were right. It was hard country and hard walking! But so worth it. I have no regrets on passing the buck on day 1.

Now I will focus on whitetails back home and have a good time with my sons. Good luck everyone!

Last edited by MosesTucker; 10/23/20.