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Hunting the Missouri Breaks Montana
Got drawn for the Miss. Breaks archery tag and can't quite afford a guide. Has anyone, or is anyone willing to give a few tips on where to hunt? I know ...
Elk Hunting Success 2010?
Let us know when you kill or come close to success in your hunts. Brag a lot, confess a little! What did you do right? What did you do wrong? What did ...
setting up/hang-up spots
I'm hoping members can offer some general advice on setting up and identifying hang up spots for bulls. Please assume that I'd be set up near heavy elk ...
Any excuse to get out in the mountains
It is that time of year to get out in Elk country and see where they are. Sure, they may not be in the same place come hunting season but it's a good ...
Elk deboning made easier
After reading the section on deboning elk I thought I would add a couple of tips. The section on deboning is very informative so you need to read it if ...
Elk Hunting Near Missoula Montana
New to missoula area looking for help in locating potential hunting spots for this fall season.
Bow hunting alone on first elk hunt - crazy idea ?
I live in Minnesota and have stacked up a couple Colorado preference points. I have wilderness (moose) hunting experience, good gear, and am in good shape,...
Get fast for Elk success
Growing up with stories by Jack O'Conner and other writers, I had the idea that Elk hunting required a long range rifle to tag that cross-the-valley ...
Decoys for Elk
Do any of you elk hunters use elk decoys?
Black Diamond Hunter Accessories
Saw these a few years back,
and noticed they are back and improved....
Successful Hunt for 76 Year Old Lady
I've hunted all my life, but, despite living in this area for the past 50+ years, I have not hunted elk "this side of the mountains". But, due to the ...
elk hunt
Is it possible to harvest an elk for $3500.00 ?
Packing out Elk in the Colorado Rockies
Now that hunting season in Colorado is over, I finally have my residency status for obtaining cheaper resident hunting tags. I ended up helping hike out ...
I'm desperate for an elk hunt!
I'd prefer the fair-chase places like colorado, Montana, Utah or Arizona, but money just seems to be the big killer. I did the DIY approach in '07 and ...
Please! Don't Keep Shooting when you don't see an elk go down right away!
This of course applies to all big game hunting but especially to "cow elk". Anyone that has hunted these animals knows or should know how incredible ...
lucky encounter
I was lucky enough to draw an elk permit in a relatively hard to draw area. in my opinion any elk is a trophy so in the past when presented with an opportunity ...
Considering a first time diy elk hunt
Just wondering about places to hunt. I have looked at several states wildlife dept. sites, and it seems like Idaho has pretty high hunter success rates ...
White cow elk harvested.
Hows it goin fellas. Wanted to take a few minutes and tell you about my harvest last archery season. I live in Arizona and have been bow huntin for the ...
Using expandable broadheads for elk.
Has anyone used the G5 TEKAN expandable broadhead for elk, and with what results? I've used them with great results on deer but would like to hear from ...
Deboning meat
I read in "Elk Hunting Secrets" that if you debone meat before it has a chance to cool down it can be rubbery. Is this true? Do you debone your meat ...
Western Washington hunt
Well I have been a recreational hunter for about 15 years. Why do I say it is recreation hunting. Well for the last 15 years I have been hiking with a ...
Beginner needs your help
A friend and I are looking at doing our first elk hunt together next year. We have decided on Colorado but looking at the big game guide we are having ...
" First elk kill "
I just got back from Co 2nd season. it was a very hard hunting trip, but ive heard that elk hunting is very hard.i hunted all week, and on the last day ...
Breaking in boots ... and stories
On the subject of boots I have some definite opinions. Pick whatever type you like for your hunting conditions ... BUT, be sure to break them in well!...
My First Elk Hunt
I'm 38 years young and have hunted just about everything except for Elk. My father-in-law and two sons decided to invite me to Colorado for a bow hunt ...
Pine Beetle Infestation- How will it affect elk hunting?
Here in western MT we have severe and widespread destruction of mature trees from the pine beetle problem. I'm not sure how far that spreads to other states?...
Any opinions on using a 20 guage for elk?
Hey all,
Going elk hunting this weekend and am planning on using my H&R Ultra Slug 20 gauge, with Remington's Premier AccuTip bobded sabot slug (260 ...
1 more week!
Its only one week till CO archery elk season opens. I can hardly contain myself. Good luck to everyone!
Arizona Elk Hunting
Find Arizona elk hunting questions and answers on this page of the elk hunting tips forum. Ask questions, receive and give answers about hunting Arizona elk.
First time Elk hunter
I've hunted deer and turkey's for several years in Missouri, but I have never been Elk hunting. A friend of mine invited me to go with him and his son ...
Camo Truck Wraps
I was looking at doing a hunting truck like this www.camo4u.com - and I was wondering if anyone has worked with camo kits like this before?
any body hunt with Boulder Creek outfitters
I am interested in booking with them wonder if anyone ever hunted with them and what their opinion of the outfit was?
Elk Hunting
I'm Rick, from KY I go archery elk hunting, in Colorado OTC, and have had good success. taking 8 elk in the last 9 years. My budget has never allowed me ...
camo
is military woodland good in the boise nat. forrest
First time hunter
Got Snowed out in AZ, Unit 6A north. Would like to go back out to hunt in 6A South and am looking at Camp Verde, AZ area. Does anyone have any recommendations ...
Gods Country
Here is a picture of my brother right before we headed down to collect my kill. We were truly in Gods Country.
Need help
Okay, so here is the deal. My father was diagnosed with cancer in September of this year. He decided to defy the odds and fight it. A man that hasn't missed ...
my 2009 bull
I was lucky enough to be drawn in kentucky this year. I took him with a 300win mag at 270 yards. It is a 7x6 with 52" main beams and 48" wide tip to tip....
Elk Hunting Colorado
Find elk hunting Colorado questions and answers on this page of the elk hunting tips forum. Ask questions, receive and give answers about hunting Colorado.
Importance of "The lead Cow" when hunting with a partner
Your hunting with a partner, you see elk coming down toward you in a line,if one of you can take the lead cow down the rest of the heard following doesn'...
Idaho Elk Hunting
Find Idaho elk hunting questions and answers on this page of the elk hunting tips forum. Ask questions, receive and give answers about hunting Idaho elk.
Elk Hunting Success Yet? (2009)
Anyone killed an elk yet?
I've hunted most days of the MT season. Called in a lot of bulls, but no shot until Saturday. It seemed like the rut peaked ...