Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Backpack Hunting Get any good 2017 backpack hunting tags?

Just found out I got my 2nd choice deer tag, which is a High Cascade tag that starts in September then, if a guy doesn't fill it, converts to a blacktail buck tag for the general season. Generally speaking, it's up around the PCT, and has extension both east and west of the PCT. Lots of mulie/blacktail hybrids up there. I haven't decided where to target yet.

I also got a Steens antelope tag. I will be researching whether a backpack hunt is appropriate for that hunt. It's a wonderful place to pack in for deer; dunno if the 'lopes are up high or down in the sage in August. I'm hoping for up high!

Love to hear what you got!!

OTC E/S archery elk tag, the best backpacking tag there is!

720 DG Mountain Goat for Chugach.

Spring 18 Kodiak Zachar Bay Brown Bear.

I have my annual OTC 40 mile Glacier Hike. More for sheep than goats this year.

I think I remember some pics of that, looks outstanding, good luck.

I'll be in the Missouri River breaks this fall with one, possibly 2, elk tag and a deer tag. Not sure if I'll be doing any backpacking in, but will have the gear with me if I need to do it.

You'll be needing it to get the meat back to camp, or your pickup.

Nah, he just brings a couple miles of Kevlar cord and a big ass winch.

Figured that'd be a given. I even day hunt out of my "big" pack. I was referring to living out of the backpack for a couple of days at a time. That said, I am stoked about being able to spend some time in that country with tag(s) in hand. I've long been fascinated with that part of the world.

I drew an OTC sheep tag too!

I have a CO 1st rifle bull tag and a 2nd rifle Buck tag. Both will be backpack trips. Been playing with different packing ideas, food and so on in an attempt to reduce weight and/or volume. Just about dialed in I think. Now, where to search for the bucks in 2nd rifle remains a question without a certain answer.