2012 Muley on BigHorn in Wyoming

Congrats on the tag. I dont know where your hunting but when I was guideing for sheep hunts in idaho the best tool is a good pair of glass and a mount to your tripod. I dont like the big glasses I go for comfort when glassing all day and have them be very clear. I have 10x42 vortex and with those mounted on my bipod you can out glass the big binos.

Don't know Wyoming that well, but snakes shouldn't be to big of an issue IMO. Be careful of course.

Agreed 10x42 or 10x50 binos is what I have and is sufficient.

Sounds fun though!

10x42 is usually suffcient but if you want bigger than go for it. It won't hurt you. Vortex makes some 15x called the Kaibabs and they are nice at a decent price.

Just wanted to say "Thanks" for the input. Fill free to add any items or input. I am sure there is items and knowledge that i will be lacking when the day comes. Can not get a lot of information on Muley's here in AR. I ran across a good deal on a clear spotting scope with all the accessories. It will also attach to my mono stick so I don't have to carry the tripod when spotting away from truck. I will use my lighter bino's when get closer, hopefully. Also picked up some light weight waterproof hunting/hicking boots instead of the snake boots. I was talking to a friend who has been elk hunting in years past and he said they would rub legs as well as be a pain while climbing up and down rough terrain. Got my Rockys with insulate if turns out to be real cold. Forcast shows we are going to have a break next week from these triple digit temps so I can get more than just a few shoots in each day with the bow. Plan to practice shots at different elevations from cat walks on a grain bin. The fun is going to be trying to figure out how to practice uphill shots.

A good quality pair of 10x42 binos will meet work well for most situations. 15x are great but they are useless w/o a tripod. If you have a 20x spotting scope you should be fine with a mono stick, but if you will find viewing anything clearly with more power than that frustrating. A tripod his an absolute must with a high powered spotter.

A good pair of hiking boots and moreno wool socks will work wonders for your feet. I blister easily and have found a liner underneath my sock saves my feet from hot spots. Good luck.

"dahlmer" wrote:A good quality pair of 10x42 binos will meet work well for most situations. 15x are great but they are useless w/o a tripod. If you have a 20x spotting scope you should be fine with a mono stick, but if you will find viewing anything clearly with more power than that frustrating. A tripod his an absolute must with a high powered spotter.

A good pair of hiking boots and moreno wool socks will work wonders for your feet. I blister easily and have found a liner underneath my sock saves my feet from hot spots. Good luck.

Recieved scope and boots today.
Agree with stabilizing scope at higher powers. Can see but would not be able to pick a set of horns out of a bush at the higher powers without being extremly steady.
I have to wear and carry extra moisuture wiking socks even in frezzing temps do to my feet sweat, ALOT. The boots I purchased have a removable liner. Is that what you are refering to above. I purchased the gel inserts for work boots when I was on my feet alot and was wondering if that is more what you are refering to.
Thanks,

I am referring to a thin sock that you can wear underneath your regular sock. Removable boot liners are great as well for getting the moister out of your boots.