Ideally suited for mountain hunts with moderate to steep technical terrain where more rigidity is required. Perfectly suited for mild to moderate mule deer, elk, and antelope country. Think of your favorite trail running shoes,įlexible enough that they offer out-of-the-box comfort but can handle miles of rocky terrain. You will see the GOHUNT Stiffness Scale represented on each individual boot page.īuilt for light and fast trekking. The GOHUNT Stiffness Scale is unique to our site and among the selection we carry. A relatively stiff-soled boot will support your ankles, and your calves and feet will feel less fatigue over miles of ascent and descent in elk country. My advice would be to get a boot that has a three or four-flex rating (as published in our GOHUNT Gear Shop Flex Guide).
The take-home message regarding boots is that boots should be supportive, durable, and well broken in prior to your hunt. There are a robust number of boots on the market, and everyone has unique feet and preferences in what they like in a boot. A couple of my favorite options are made by Darn Tough and Farm to Feet. A quality pair of socks can be worn for several days without issues. My preference is to keep my socks inside my sleeping bag at night, which allows them to dry with my body heat every night. Merino wool regulates temperature better, and is naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, so it tends to smell much less than synthetic fabrics.
I would suggest a medium cushion/weight quality merino wool sock. Improper footwear can ruin an elk hunt quicker than almost any other piece of gear on your list, so it’s imperative that you have a quality pair of socks and boots that fit well and are broken in. Boots and SocksĮlk occupy a variety of habitats throughout the West, but the one commonality is that the areas are almost all physically demanding and require the dedicated bowhunter to cover ground on foot. Elk season is here, are you ready? Below are what I feel are several gear categories that are important for an archery elk hunter.
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