Thanks, Brad. I always value your input and have already done some searching on things like tents and sleeping bags. I do have some pretty good navigation skills. My buddies and I all served in the Marines together and I studied forestry. Camping out with non-GI issue gear will be new, but I think we’ll survive.

What are your thoughts specifically on finding a target animal late in the day and camping out in hopes of getting on the same elk the following day. Is my buddy’s assertion correct? Do elk move too much for that approach to be effective? I’m of the mindset that if we watch an animal until nightfall, it shouldn’t be too far away the next morning as long as it doesn’t get spooked. Thoughts?

Thanks again for your input!

-Jeff