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Philip Bischof
Philip Bischof Guide & Outfitter • Silverdale, Washington
Philip Bischof
Philip Bischof Guide & Outfitter • Silverdale, Washington

Washington Roosevelt Elk- Early Season Archery

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Hunting Roosevelt elk on the Washington coast has it's unique challenges from thick terrain to nasty weather that changes everyday. This is a list of gear that can get you on your way to chasing big Roosevelt elk in some of the most beautiful country.

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Optics

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I mainly use Leupold optics. They're always reliable, clear, and very durable. Not to mention they have a great lifetime warranty. Quality built and can withstand the copious amounts of precipitation we got on the Olympic Peninsula.

Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42mm
Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42mm
BINO XR
BINO XR
Badlands
Vanguard Quest T62U Tripod
Vanguard Quest T62U Tripod
Neewer Tripod Ball Head
Neewer Tripod Ball Head

Rangerfinder

Leupold RX-1600i TBR
Leupold RX-1600i TBR

Backpacks & Gear

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Backpack/ Pack Frame

VARIO FRAME
VARIO FRAME
Badlands
VARIO 65 OS
VARIO 65 OS
Badlands
VARIO SPOT WING PACK
VARIO SPOT WING PACK
Badlands

Knives/ Headlamp

RazorPro™
RazorPro™
Outdoor Edge
Black Diamond Equipment - Storm 400 Headlamp
Black Diamond Equipment - Storm 400 Headlamp

Hydration

HYDRATION RESERVOIR
HYDRATION RESERVOIR
Badlands
Mini Water Filtration System - Black-old
Mini Water Filtration System - Black-old
Sawyer Products

GPS & Safety

Elite Hunt Membership
Elite Hunt Membership
onX Hunt & onX Fish
Garmin inReach® Messenger
Garmin inReach® Messenger
MyFAK Mini
MyFAK Mini
MY MEDIC
North American Rescue Tourniquet
North American Rescue Tourniquet

Game Bags

Allen Company Reusable Game Bags
Allen Company Reusable Game Bags

Accessories

Calls

Calling elk is one of my favorite things to do in the woods. Phelps has been my go to from bugle tubes, mouth reeds, and external reeds.

Phelps METAL BUGLE TUBE
Phelps METAL BUGLE TUBE
Phelps Game Calls Beginner AMP
Phelps Game Calls Beginner AMP
Phelps Game Calls Maverick
Phelps Game Calls Maverick
Phelps Game Calls Acrylic E-Z-Estrus
Phelps Game Calls Acrylic E-Z-Estrus

Tree Stands

The Boss XL
The Boss XL
Muddy
Diamondback Harness
Diamondback Harness
Muddy
Helium 3 Pack Climbing Sticks
Helium 3 Pack Climbing Sticks
Hawk Hunting

Trail Cameras

PRIME LOW GLOW TRAIL CAMERA
PRIME LOW GLOW TRAIL CAMERA
Bushnell
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA

Other

Extra Durable Moleskin
Extra Durable Moleskin
GEAR AID Tenacious Tape
GEAR AID Tenacious Tape
Gear Aid Outdoor Sewing Kit
Gear Aid Outdoor Sewing Kit

Camping Equipment

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Kelty Outfitter Pro Tent 2P
Kelty Outfitter Pro Tent 2P
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy
Coleman Tidelands Mummy Sleeping Bag
Coleman Tidelands Mummy Sleeping Bag
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad

Other

Coleman Trailhead II Cot
Coleman Trailhead II Cot
Coleman NorthStar Propane Lantern
Coleman NorthStar Propane Lantern
Camp Chef Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove
Camp Chef Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove
Camp Chef
Jetboil Flash Stove Cooking System
Jetboil Flash Stove Cooking System
Attsky Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper
Attsky Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper

Food & Nutrition

Supplements

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
I use liquid IV on long hiking days.

Snacks/ Bars

Pure Protein Bars
Pure Protein Bars
MoonPie Double Decker
MoonPie Double Decker
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars

Freeze Dried Meals

I used Mountain House for years but recently switched to Peak Refuel. They have better choices of meals and less salt.

Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet
Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet
Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff
Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff

Other

Black Rifle Coffee Ground
Black Rifle Coffee Ground

Clothing

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I use Badlands because it's quality stuff that can take abuse in thick nasty terrain. Walking through swamps, blackberries, salmonberries, devil's club and vine maple can take a toll on hunting clothes. Badlands can take it and more. There warranty is the best and find the approach camo blends in very well.

Baselayers

STEALTH COOLTOUCH HOODIE
STEALTH COOLTOUCH HOODIE
Badlands
OVIS 1/4 ZIP
OVIS 1/4 ZIP
Badlands
ColdPruf Men's Performance Base Layer
ColdPruf Men's Performance Base Layer

Insulation/ Midlayers

FLEX 1/2-ZIP HOODIE 2.0
FLEX 1/2-ZIP HOODIE 2.0
Badlands
DETOUR HOODIE
DETOUR HOODIE
Badlands

Outerwear/ Jackets

DRIVE JACKET
DRIVE JACKET
Badlands
H.U.2 JACKET
H.U.2 JACKET
Badlands

Pants

ION X PANTS
ION X PANTS
Badlands
CALOR PANTS
CALOR PANTS
Badlands

Rain Gear

EXO JACKET
EXO JACKET
Badlands
BAIL RAIN PANTS
BAIL RAIN PANTS
Badlands

Footwear

CRISPI Thor II GTX
CRISPI Thor II GTX
SCANDUNT HEAVYWEIGHT OTC SOCK
SCANDUNT HEAVYWEIGHT OTC SOCK
Badlands
INCEDO MIDWEIGHT CREW SOCK
INCEDO MIDWEIGHT CREW SOCK
Badlands
MASTER GAITER
MASTER GAITER
Badlands

Accessories

Badlands all the way. Can't say anymore about their products. The best I've used.

PECORA MERINO GLOVE LINER
PECORA MERINO GLOVE LINER
Badlands
FLEX GLOVE
FLEX GLOVE
Badlands
PECORA MERINO BEANIE
PECORA MERINO BEANIE
Badlands
CALOR BEANIE
CALOR BEANIE
Badlands
FLEXFIT HAT
FLEXFIT HAT
Badlands
ALGUS NECK GAITER
ALGUS NECK GAITER
Badlands

Firearms

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Archery Equipment

Bear Archery REDEMPTION EKO
Bear Archery REDEMPTION EKO
Trophy Ridge React® Trio Pro™
Trophy Ridge React® Trio Pro™
Bee Stinger Pro Hunter Maxx Stabilizer
Bee Stinger Pro Hunter Maxx Stabilizer
12"
Tightspot Lightweight 7-Arrow Quiver
Tightspot Lightweight 7-Arrow Quiver
QAD Ultra-Rest HDX
QAD Ultra-Rest HDX
TruFire ThruFire Release
TruFire ThruFire Release
Trufire
Ramcat Hydroshock Broadheads - 125 Grain
Ramcat Hydroshock Broadheads - 125 Grain

Targets

Shooter Buck 3D
Shooter Buck 3D
Infinity
Infinity
Block Targets

Case/ Storage

Plano All Weather Series
Plano All Weather Series

Rifle Equipment

I started out as a rifle hunter but have transitioned to mainly an archery hunter. When I hunt for bear and cougar, this is what I go with.

Remington MODEL 700 CDL SF
Remington MODEL 700 CDL SF
Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm Riflescope
Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm Riflescope
Federal Premium Power-Shok
Federal Premium Power-Shok
LimbSaver Kodiak Air Rifle Sling
LimbSaver Kodiak Air Rifle Sling

Shotgun Equipment

I use shotguns mainly for grouse and turkey.

Mossberg 500 12 Gauge
Mossberg 500 12 Gauge
Rossi Tuffy Turkey Single Shot Shotgun
Rossi Tuffy Turkey Single Shot Shotgun
Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS
Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS
Philip Bischof
Philip Bischof Guide & Outfitter • Silverdale, Washington
Co-owner of Quarter Past 6 Outdoors guide service located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.Born and raised o… Read more
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