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<blockquote data-quote="djfriesen" data-source="post: 1335170" data-attributes="member: 98079"><p>The think the only way to really be sure you have a tag available is to buy OTC. </p><p></p><p>This is only my opinion, so take it for what it's worth:</p><p>If this hunt is something you are interested in, you can always learn the land. Take the time, come out early and/or often, and do some scouting. Read up on elk behavior and effective hunting techniques. Get yourself in decent shape to be able to cover a lot of rugged terrain in a short amount of time.</p><p></p><p>As far as field dressing and packing are concerned, the anatomy of an elk isn't much different than other big game. It's just a matter of scale. Assuming you handled the antelope you shot, there's no reason you can't handle the elk. It can be a lot more work, depending on how far you traveled to find the animal, but assuming you harvest, it's just a matter of time and sweat at that point.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line: you have some time between now and when you plan to hunt. Use it to get yourself ready, and there's no reason you couldn't do a DIY Western States elk hunt. Though I would recommend at least finding a hunting buddy. Going solo is not something I care to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="djfriesen, post: 1335170, member: 98079"] The think the only way to really be sure you have a tag available is to buy OTC. This is only my opinion, so take it for what it's worth: If this hunt is something you are interested in, you can always learn the land. Take the time, come out early and/or often, and do some scouting. Read up on elk behavior and effective hunting techniques. Get yourself in decent shape to be able to cover a lot of rugged terrain in a short amount of time. As far as field dressing and packing are concerned, the anatomy of an elk isn't much different than other big game. It's just a matter of scale. Assuming you handled the antelope you shot, there's no reason you can't handle the elk. It can be a lot more work, depending on how far you traveled to find the animal, but assuming you harvest, it's just a matter of time and sweat at that point. Bottom line: you have some time between now and when you plan to hunt. Use it to get yourself ready, and there's no reason you couldn't do a DIY Western States elk hunt. Though I would recommend at least finding a hunting buddy. Going solo is not something I care to do. [/QUOTE]
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