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11-14-2008, 08:26 AM
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Animals in the Ruby Mountains?
Are there any bears or moose up in the Ruby mountains? I will be hiking up there and was wondering just in case i need to bring my 500 or 45-70 for self protection.
also are there any hiking classes or clubs in the winter up in the rubys? I always wanted to hike up in the mountains with my snow gear. ANy suggestions with that?
Thanks,
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11-14-2008, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse20James
Are there any bears or moose up in the Ruby mountains? I will be hiking up there and was wondering just in case i need to bring my 500 or 45-70 for self protection.
also are there any hiking classes or clubs in the winter up in the rubys? I always wanted to hike up in the mountains with my snow gear. ANy suggestions with that?
Thanks,
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I have backpacked in the Rubies and spent a couple of nights camping in the mountains. I didn't really notice any animals except deer. I don't know if anyone hikes up there in the winter - it's really COLD. There is a Humboldt Nationa Forest office in Elko that has info and maps.
Another place in the area worth visiting is Ruby Lake, also known as the Ruby marshes http://www.nevadadventures.com/recsi...akerefuge.html. It's a large marshy area with lots of geese and is suppose to be a good area for hunting (which I don't do). The fishing is suppose to be good also. |
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11-14-2008, 01:28 PM
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I did some trail running in the rubies, we used to live near them. Just coyotes, deer, badger here and there.
Fun for snowshoeing... if you don't have a pair, go get some. I go from trail running and hiking to snowshoeing in the winter.
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11-16-2008, 01:50 PM
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Mulies, elk, bighorn, mountain goats, coyotes, badgers, chukar, grouse (Hun and Blue), snowcock (maybe) and mountain lions, but no bears, moose or wolves.
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11-17-2008, 11:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse20James
Are there any bears or moose up in the Ruby mountains? I will be hiking up there and was wondering just in case i need to bring my 500 or 45-70 for self protection.
also are there any hiking classes or clubs in the winter up in the rubys? I always wanted to hike up in the mountains with my snow gear. ANy suggestions with that?
Thanks,
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I have seen bighorn sheep and mule deer in Lamoille Canyon at or around 8000 ft. |
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