Jt you should read Backcountry Bowhunting by Cameron Hanes. It's one of the best and informational books I have ever read regarding solo hunting out west. The man is crazy..

If you are young, have a good pack board, and don't go in too far, you'll be fine.

where are you hunting exactly?

That a great book , to read has ton of info !

Backcountry bowhunting is a great read.  Really helped me prep for my first solo trip to AK.

If someone is done with the book i would love to read it. Elk hunting is a dream of mine also.
Good luck with your planing. Do not delay.

Do all your homework and conditioning and have a great adventure!
     

I love hunting alone.  Peace and solitude.  The ability to change up your hunt plan anytime you want.  No one around to see your blown stalks.         Then again once you kill one the work really begins.

I don't know how old you are, but I would say go for it. I'm going to be 60, went last year for the first time with a friend and it was great. That being said I would go alone, the biggest draw back would be the cost for gas to get there. Going with someone is great but solo has its good points also. Best of luck on your adventure!!      

Just looked  at your profile....I see your 10 years younger than me.....go for it!!  

I've gone solo...always love looking back at my car as I'm heading in and thinking "see you in about a week" and its actually just as good a feeling seeing your car at the end...an all around great experience if you can hack it

Virtually all of my elk hunting for the past several years has been a solo endeavor. I am so alone that even the elk don't show up for most of my hunts! But, I enjoy some solo time in the mountains. It is a great way to cleanse the soul.

I've always wanted to do that..but wouldn't mind to have a buddy to share a campfire and story's with at the end of the day. One of these day's. if I'm fortunate enough...I hope to fulfill that dream. Lord willing!!

Jason

QuoteOriginally posted by jtwalsh62:
looks like I will be going it alone this year. Plans are to bivy hunt out from truck. this will be new for me never hunted out west alone

I did the same exact thing a few years ago. It was my first elk hunt, and my first solo wilderness hunt.  The mental challenge is the hardest part and is not something everyone can or should do.
Do a few solo overnighters locally so you know you're abilities.

Good luck.

what state are you going?  Elk hunting, Nothing like it. The only bad thing about opening day for elk is it is another yr until the next opening day!!