Hunting Elk ALONE In November

In November of 2018, I decided to take to the mountains for a solo backcountry elk hunt. For two nights I camped alone trying to find a bull elk to take home with me.

Though I wasn't successful, I took with me experiences that will set me up for success going forward. Solo hunting is one thing, but solo backpack hunting is another. You have nothing but your own thoughts to keep you company and at times you have to battle the desire to just go home.

This is a short film of my hunt.

ABOUT ME:
👋 My name is Emory, and I love helping people learn how to backpack, so I've dedicated this channel to offering practical tips and techniques, down-to-earth perspectives on gear, and general outdoor commentary to help you improve your experience in the backcountry.

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This channel is dedicated to helping you get better at backpacking. I hope these videos leave you feeling inspired and encouraged to pursue that backcountry adventure you’ve been dreaming of!

AUDIO/VIDEO GEAR:

[Zman-Outdoors]

I've archery hunted in groups for over twenty years with a week long camp in Oregon. We tent camped for 15 years, then went to a travel trailer, returning to camp every night. We are now looking in digging deeper into the backcountry because it makes more sense instead of all the time it takes driving to and from camp. It's also time now that my son is older and we can hold his own.
Your videos are really helpful in getting us prepared for this change. Thank you Emory. Also one of the greatest blessings I've had as a parent has been the time spent with my son hunting and teaching him how to be successful and push yourself further than you thought was possible.

[RachelSmets]

Hey! Found you! I'm not a backbacker, but I like to live in different countries for a bit longer so I can really learn about the people, culture and call it my HOME for a little while.
And I like to keep it cheap!
It's all about exploring and discovering, and overcoming challenges along the way, and then inspire people with our video's! Love it.
Following you!

Happy Journey!
Rachel

[paparomesoutdoors]

Really enjoyed this video you get em next time thanks for this great share

[ta-zsmx]

the more I go out the stronger I get. it's just a matter of getting comfortable being in your head. podcast and audio books help me get by. when you harvest and animal you will be so high on life. I have a love/hate relationship with solo back pack hunting.

[sheerwillsurvival]

Backcountry on foot is the best hunting you can experience great video 👊🏻

[williamchristy]

November in the mountains is no joke. The nights can become brutally cold ending your hunt quickly. You will need a proper 4-season tent, possibly a tent heater, food, water, a -0 degree sleeping bag, etc. Serious deep woods hunters' carry all the necessary camping items on a pack animal or a game cart. Leave the mobile backpack campers to the warm weather hunters. If you can't survive a night in the -0 temps, come and go from a hunting camp or vehicle camping setup. The problem in this video is the hunter came prepared for a September or October warmer temperature hunt instead of the harsh freezing temperature realities of November. Buy the best 4-season tent you can afford along with a tent heater.

[kierkegaard]

Beautiful scenery and great camera work especially solo very impressive

[ReturnerMusic]

Sometimes I feel like getting that harvest is more about fighting the urge to pack it in, then your skills in stalking the animal.
Cool Video. Is that Oregon?

[armandoveloz]

Hats off to you
I also need to do that challenge

[MikelM]

Quick question for you. During this trip do you know what the temps got down to? Also did you use the Kuiu 30 bag you did a video on earlier. What did you wear at night ect. Just found your videos and very much apprciate your reviews. Keep up the good work and good luck hunting.

[shmoligans]

Put a wood stove in your tent you're making me cold just watching you. Greetings from ID

[thegiantswordworkout]

What's the max weight you could carry in a hunting pack 10 miles a day if you had 2? What's the heaviest you've carried for 10 plus miles to date and what carrying system did you use? I'm shooting for 100 pounds 10 miles a day 30 days for thru hiking.

[justinduncan]

Great video, have a question for you. What was your plan for packing out the animal if you did harvest one??

[nlhiker]

Great video - what tune is that in the background? Sounds familiar

[heron]

Hey man how do you sleep knowing that any minute a bear or mountain lion can jump you in your tent at night? Any advice on that?

[HarryPotter-kdbh]

What are your thoughts on possible encounters of racism in doing this type of thing? I usually go camping with a bunch of my white buddies just because I've got lingering fears about solo backpack-hunting as a person of color. Is it safe to go alone (not in terms of dangers from nature, but rather by danger from other humans)?

[jameslhanghal]

Hope less Hunter.. Return home with empty handed without any shoot..