Elk Hunting Information

Shorten the Learning Curve!

Most elk hunters will share elk hunting information. But they will not tell you exactly where they hunt. They will share elk hunting secrets, but not that secret! Start by asking lots of questions of hunters who see elk, not just those who kill elk. (After all, those still alive are what you’re looking for.)

Listen to Other Elk Hunters

From the tighter lipped hunters try to get a general idea of places where those who see elk hunt and what their elk hunting strategy is. Glean as much elk hunting information as you can about the area. Then, study and mark topo maps or aerial photos with any clues you get. Some hunters may steer you to a reasonably good place to hunt elk, but not theirs. That’s OK. You just might end up making that spot “yours”.

When talking to successful elk hunters, memorize clues that you hear about elk hunting strategy and where to hunt. Then write them down as soon as possible. I still have notes from years ago from little location hints people have given while passing on elk hunting information.

Think about joining the elk hunting forum here. Read the posts that sound helpful. Ask more personal questions about their elk hunting strategy and even where to hunt.

Participants often share hot spots for an area, particularly if they do not plan to be able to go back to it. Sometimes forum participants exchange email addresses and discuss it in private. Obtain elk hunting information and wisdom anywhere you can get it!

Elk Hunting Videos, Books and Magazines

Hone the Search Down

Try to get some elk hunting information from the locals. Ranchers are often glad to tell you how to remove some of those unwelcome hay eaters from their area. But, they might not be so quick to give you a permission slip until they feel like they can trust you.

Actually, most seasoned elk hunters like to help inexperienced hunters or those who are looking for a new place to hunt. They just don’t want to hand someone their favorite spots. Be bold, but polite, “Can you steer me to some good places to hunt, to help me get started on elk hunting around here? I really need some local elk hunting information.”

Don't Foget these Experts

Another neglected source of good elk hunting information is the local taxidermists and game meat processors. Think about it. If you go in and ask for local information about elk hunting, are they going to refuse to help you bag an elk? Not if they are savvy businessmen! They want you to come back to them after a successful hunt.

Compiled Data Sources

Study maps of the area to be able to talk to locals and experts with an informed starting point.

Become an Elk Detective

He told me of a place to hunt for cows for my either sex permit. The next morning I noticed he went some other direction, presumably to his favorite place to hunt for big bulls. The second morning I followed his boot tracks until I lost them, and killed another nice cow that year (my 3rd in four seasons of hunting). The following year I found myself right in the middle of the huge bulls that same guy had steered me away from.

Elk Hunting Success Snowballs With Experience

At this point, success was under way because I was learning from other elk hunters how to find and document good places to hunt elk. Well researched elk habitat, experience and determination are needed to get the snowball rolling. Elk hunting success builds on itself as you gain more and more useful local elk hunting information.

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