I used to hunt caribou 10-12 miles up a couple canyons from the trailhead. Walk in only. Usually only had weekends to hunt, do fast in and out trips, with a back-pack. 8 lbs matters...

I several times cached my rifle under a log until the next weekend, wrapped up in a plastic bag and hoped a bear wouldn't find it and drag it out. Never did to the rifle, but did do that to a chainsaw up there once, when I was clearing trail pre-season.

But generally - no. Besides liability, theft,damage concerns, that there is bear country, tho the people on the well traveled portion of the trail pose a greater risk, IMO.

Last edited by las; 12/26/23.
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