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In the Center is laid back Hunter/Cofounder Rob Cook of Dream Catchers, USA
who cohosted this hunt with Rich Childs at Wolf Creek, CO. Pictures taken at
the hunting camp by Rich Childs.
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CHECK OFF LIST FOR HUNTING IN COLORADO
List is compiled by Rich Childs
Items marked * are his recommentation
CLOTHING:
COATS: note-you will an need ORANGE vest that will fit over all.
Heavy - can get to around zero.
Light - can also be warm. Mid day use.
Rain - rain or snow possible
SHIRTS: type that you can put on m layers is nice.
PANTS: this is hard to recommend any one type. One
thing that you need to keep in mind is QUITE.
Ones that you can move about easy in.
Ones that are warm, wool works great.
*1 am a blue jean person, this is not the
best, but whatever you bring, break it in first.
UNDER CLOTHES:
THERMALS: *1 prefer light weight like DAMART.
I use only tops but others use both top
and bottoms.
SOCKS: BRING LOTS. * I figure on 2 pair per day,
might have to change often due to weather.
BOOTS: Should try to have 3 pair plus I slip on
type for camp.
One pack type - cold wet weather.
Two insulated type. Back up if one gets wet.
- Colorado law requires orange head gear.
*1 prefer a cap, one that is warm and might even
have ear flaps for those cold mornings. Warm ones!
HAT/CAP
GLOVES: everyday.
EQUIPMENT: Things you will have with you
#1. Weapon and ammo.
#2. Binoculars * good but light weight.
#3. Hunting knife * make sure it is sharp.
#4. FIRE STARTER. *Lighter - with another back
up type system Like magnesium bar with striker.
#5. ROPE. Small rope about 10 to 15 feet long.
#6. FLASHLIGHT Pocket type and another bigger
one for camp.
#7. POUCH To carry items listed above and
have room for few power bars and some hard candy.
WATER: What ever you want to carry it in.
#8. EXTRAS:
#1. ELK CALL. Your choice. * I use a cow
call most of the time while hunting
and bull call just to locate with.
#2. AX / HATCHET - SAW. Used to cut up large
animals with if you have to pack them out.
Portable saws-all.
#3. BACKPACK. Large frame one you can put
1/4 elk on one * I have the military back boards.
#4. ROPE. Heavy duty to hang elk with.
*1 have this if camping around me.
#5. COOKING GEAR. Unless you want to just
eat in town.
#6. SLEEPING BAG. *-l0% is best unless you have
$$type Camper to keep warm in.
#7. FAMILY RADIOS. *Talkabouts. Nice but not
required.
#8. FOOD. Think fast type for the early AM.
Things that are easy to carry in the field
for lunch and midmorning.
Dinner: at times we go into town and eat but also cook
Up some very nice meals around the camp fire. We
All work together at times on this. We also come into
Camp for lunch a lot of the time. Power bars and jerky
are very good items to carry.
#9. Camera. The little 'one time use one work great and
are easy to carry in the field, if lost not a big deal.
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL BRING YOUR HUMOR AND HAPPY SPIRIT.
You will have a hunting licence not a killing licence and so we will
be HUNTING. If by luck you or any of the others do make a kill we will
all share in the enjoyment. If by chance you do not make a kill be happy
that you had a good time with good people.
Rich Childs, Colorado Area Representative
Dream Catchers, USA , is a hunting guide, camp director and
can be contacted by E-mail at ArabAppyWT
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