So, where is all the elk?

[odie1830]

2 more sleeps and me and my hunting partner are heading up north for our cow elk draws! Super pumped. With the warmer condition we will be camping. Anyone know any good area's to camp around chetwynd?

[donnareid]

are you not worried you will be cold when camping on snow?

[russm]

^ lol, it may be just a little colder "up north" than it is in coquitlam, you may want to rethink your sleeping situation.

[The Dawg]

No. It's fine. Go ahead and camp.

Youve clearly done some research.

[Wentrot]

Hope you have a survival suit.Also, use these final couple of days and turn your brain on to do some research.

[leadpillproductions]

Sure is warm today is +8 at 1030am

[BiG Boar]

Sure is warm today is +8 at 1030am


ah...... the balmy peace region. Hawaii of the north they say.

Are you guys bringing a snow saw to cut blocks and build an igloo?

[monasheemountainman]

maybe he has a wall tent....bunch of buzz killers

[E.V.B.H.]

Ya no kidding, just because you guys are too soft for winter camping, don't assume everyone else is!

[Rackem]

I camp out in the winter quite often, just ask SAR...lol. It IS warm right now, too damn warm..making a hella mess...

[BiG Boar]

maybe he has a wall tent....bunch of buzz killers

It's not just the camping issue. It's also his poor grammar. Me and my hunting partner..... sheesh!
kidding. Good luck, have fun, and I hope you fill the freezer. Elk is the best!

[Rackem]

Bring big anchors, we are supposed to have another crazy windstorm...

[markt308]

Pay no attention to the usual grumps! it's the off-season blues kicking in. If I could offer any advice I would. Good luck up there. As for the winter camping, I love it and have done it many many times in -25 type conditions. Sounds like you may not even have to deal with temps that low, but things could change of course!

[BRvalley]

^ lol, it may be just a little colder "up north" than it is in coquitlam, you may want to rethink your sleeping situation.


No. It's fine. Go ahead and camp.

Youve clearly done some research.


Hope you have a survival suit.Also, use these final couple of days and turn your brain on to do some research.

LOL winternet? or just need a little pantie adjustment?...

how is January camping any different than -30 camping in November??? ahahha

odie1830, you got a pm coming shortly

PS lots of wolves running around up here, I hear there is a good bounty of them, just don't post your cheque on facebook!!! LMAO

[J_T]

We hit -30 deer hunting this year. 10 days of the best camping a bunch of guys can find. I'd rather camp than stay in a hotel.

[Mathil]

Kifaru paratipi and small stove... Easy winter camping under 6 lbs...

Nobody would climb mountains if you couldn't camp in the wind in -30...

Bunch of pansies :p

[odie1830]

Come on guys, a good fire does wonders for winter camping! From what i here we may be traveling around quite a bit and just makes sense to camp close to where ever we are when it gets dark. We will be sleeping in the back of my suv, i have camped out in the winter many times and as long as your sleeping bag is rated for the right temp u will be just fine! I will post when a get back!

[Ringo 7MM]

Hope you have a survival suit.Also, use these final couple of days and turn your brain on to do some research.

I can see you were just born yesterday!

[Ringo 7MM]

are you not worried you will be cold when camping on snow?

I can see you were born yesterday too!

[odie1830]

Ahhh Ringo if i was born yesterday, how the hell did i get this LEH draw? LOL Don't worry i understand how crappy it must be not having any draws but hey look at the bright side! You can make useless comments all winter on this website.

[Sofa King]

Come on guys, a good fire does wonders for winter camping! From what i here we may be traveling around quite a bit and just makes sense to camp close to where ever we are when it gets dark. We will be sleeping in the back of my suv, i have camped out in the winter many times and as long as your sleeping bag is rated for the right temp u will be just fine! I will post when a get back!

you'll be fine.
pay no attention to the fools.
this winter has been a mild one all over bc.
hell, Whitehorse was +10 last week, 22 degrees above the season norm.
and you're right.
I camped in the back of my 4runner deer hunting this year in the -20's no problem.

[hunter1947]

Just go with your thoughts on what you want to do bring lots of warm clouting warm head gear warm sleeping bag a few tarps rope tent two 20 pound propane bottle a heater to put on the propane bottle so you can warm up your hands or other when you want your good to camp anywhere,,

I use my 1994 ford truck for a spike camp I have stayed and slept in the front seat when the temperatures have been -20 no problems infarct it was very comfortable sleeping in my truck I do it all the time even when I head out for shed hunts just make sure you have a toque to put on your head when sleeping especially if you have very little hair on top LOL ,,,good luck with your draw looking forward to story and pictures when you get back..

[Ringo 7MM]

you'll be fine.
pay no attention to the fools.
this winter has been a mild one all over bc.
hell, Whitehorse was +10 last week, 22 degrees above the season norm.
and you're right.
I camped in the back of my 4runner deer hunting this year in the -20's no problem.

Where was your 4runner parked, in your Living Room!

[HarryToolips]

you'll be fine.
pay no attention to the fools.
this winter has been a mild one all over bc.
hell, Whitehorse was +10 last week, 22 degrees above the season norm.
and you're right.
I camped in the back of my 4runner deer hunting this year in the -20's no problem.
Yup same here... it ain't that bad if ya got a good sleepin bag and wear ur warm full face touque all night..

[quaint bucket]

I'm pretty sure camping in your vehicle in that temperature (-20) is considered as "Not A Good Idea" but what do I know......?

Good luck up there and hope you get what you're looking for.

e: FWIW, I've done the same thing and it was ok.

[E.V.B.H.]

Ahhh Ringo if i was born yesterday, how the hell did i get this LEH draw? LOL Don't worry i understand how crappy it must be not having any draws but hey look at the bright side! You can make useless comments all winter on this website.

I think you owe ringo an apology! Read the quotes I think he was defending you.

[Caribou_lou]

Go up there. Camp in a wall tent. Shoot some Elk. Post a story with pics. Prove these negative keyboard killers wrong!

[Ringo 7MM]

I think you owe ringo an apology! Read the quotes I think he was defending you.

Thank you E.V.B.H., you are exactly right, I was defending Mr. odie1830.

[islander7mm]

This kind of negativity towards people's honest questions and posts is just the kind of thing that has dragged this forum down and contributed to alot of people just choosing not to post stuff anymore. It's just lame.

[moosinaround]

This kind of negativity towards people's honest questions and posts is just the kind of thing that has dragged this forum down and contributed to alot of people just choosing not to post stuff anymore. It's just lame.
lame, lame, lame! Moosin

[sarnold]

This thread is the exact reason this site has gone way down hhill the last couple years!!!
F$&kin grow up guys!!!!!

[Ringo 7MM]

this thread is the exact reason this site has gone way down hhill the last couple years!!!
F$&kin grow up guys!!!!!

maybe you should read everything first before you add your stupid 2 cents worth!!!!!!

[sarnold]

I read every post:)

[Ringo 7MM]

This thread is the exact reason this site has gone way down hhill the last couple years!!!
F$&kin grow up guys!!!!!

So what is up with this post?

[Caribou_lou]

Seems like an honest thread. The guy posts a good question. Any good spots to camp? Then a bunch of guys on here start accusing him he doesn't know what he's doing... I think this is what Srupp was referring to by his latest thread. Didn't see any negative posts in that one... Why here?

Ill be putting in for one of these tag next year. Probably be asking the same question. Just not on this site!

[leadpillproductions]

If I get a chance in the next weekish ill go take a look for some elk for u guys , im going stur crazy.

[odie1830]

In chetwynd area, hit a lot of areas. Camping is great, but I haven't seen any elk. Anyone seen any?

[donnareid]

hey Jason, good luck on your hunt! and enjoy the camping!!! once you get back please share photos with us :-)

[GoatGuy]

Probably been suggested.

Would look for crown adjacent to private in the x zone. Find tracks, find elk, shoot elk.

Alternatively, drive, find elk, knock on farmers door and hope.

[stella-artois]

It's not just the camping issue. It's also his poor grammar. Me and my hunting partner..... sheesh!
kidding. Good luck, have fun, and I hope you fill the freezer. Elk is the best!
My hunting partner and I

[hawk-i]

Camping in the winter isn't a problem with the proper sleeping bags....maybe stop in at the local Sporting Goods store in Chetwynd and have a chat with him as to where to look for elk at this time of the year....talked with him last fall and he's a helpful guy. Good luck on your hunt! Have you tried out towards lone prairie?

[sarnold]

Good luck, make some great memories and enjoy yourself in the outdoors.

[BearStump]

thats some "man shit" Odie. living outa the truck in sub zero temps. blood up to your armpits and no where to wash em off. Meh! who cares. let it freeze and the blood will flake off. crawl back in the sleeping bag with a half frozen beer in your armpit to thaw it enough for drinking. Letthe ney sayers surf the net in their cozy homes. someones gotta suck it up and kill some meat for the winter. Good luck!

[islander7mm]

thats some "man shit" Odie. living outa the truck in sub zero temps. blood up to your armpits and no where to wash em off. Meh! who cares. let it freeze and the blood will flake off. crawl back in the sleeping bag with a half frozen beer in your armpit to thaw it enough for drinking. Letthe ney sayers surf the net in their cozy homes. someones gotta suck it up and kill some meat for the winter. Good luck!

^^ Now this is what where about around here!!
Love it Bear Stump.
Also good luck with the hunt for the OP. Hope you bag a nice elk.

[coach]

Good luck on your hunt! Lots of talk about winter camping.. The last time I had that draw, the mercury dropped to -46 before the wind chill. We were happy to be staying in a cabin. :-D Hopefully temps stay mild for you.

Best advice is to find some ranchers who will let you hunt their property. If you are fortunate enough to get permission, it's usually a "first light / last light" show. Not much usually walking around in he fields mid day. If you aren't able to get permission, find crown land to hunt. I suspect you could bump into bedded elk during the day by doing some bush whacking. A little fresh snow makes it easy to figure out where the herds have gone.

[stella-artois]

I just ate some toast with marmalade spread real thick-like