Gear for late sheep hunting | Hunting Gear | Discussion

So, I'm going to be hunting Bighorns here in AB, in Oct. I'm not an in-experienced hunter, but would like to hear from a few of you with regard to some of my gear. I have a 4 season tent, a MEC Lightfield. It's not the lightest, but the price was right, and I think the time of year dictates a 4 season tent. The other lightweight tents that I have, have too much mesh where I think there should be material, for camping at that time of year. I have a Cabela's XPG sleeping bag that has served me well, but I am seriously considering getting an overbag to boost it's temp rating, and to help bleed off excess moisture. This combo will be used on top of an Exped Downmat 7, inside the aforementioned tent. Thoughts, anyone? I do sleep "warm", and even though I will be camping high, I don't think there will be any issues. I'm using a Brunton Raptor stove and GSI Pinnacle Soloist pot set. I'm good to go for clothing, all fleece, with waterproof outer layers, top and bottom. Tikka T3 Lite, SS, 270 WSM. 10 x 42 Nikon Monarchs, and a 15 – 45 x 60 (?) spotting scope. I'm going to be out for ten days; I'm 52, and in decent shape. Anyway, looking forward to hearing from you guys.

Gord

Thanks, Carl: Yeah, I'm just trying to sort everything out so that I don't have to waste any hunting time dealing with gear issues. Having said that, who knows what the weather will bring this Oct; sometimes, winter comes early, but, when it does……..it moves those sheep down out of the hills….and I'll be waiting. LOL. Have a good season.

Gord

So, further to my last post, I think I have all my gear together. I ordered a new Whisperlite, as I'm worried about the fuel cannisters not doing their job if (when) it gets cold. Even better, I have a really good buddy who is coming with me, to help pack things into camp, and to help pack out a ram should it happen. He's not even going to take a rifle, as he already has four rams, one of which is in the 190's. We hike in on the 15th of Oct, and I hunt until the 29th, and back to work on the 30th, or earlier, depending on the sheep. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Gord

Thanks, Carl. Good luck to you on your hunt. I really envy you being able to hunt Stone's sheep. A move to BC isn't in the cards for me, nor is a guided hunt. Guess I have to live vicariously through you guys in BC. Anyway, have a good hunt, and we'll compare notes once the smoke..er. snow?… clears. LOL.

Gord