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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1932107" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>I get a chuckle out of the hard always/never generalizations. Its like some guys think their way is the only/best way.</p><p></p><p>I'm not as experienced as some of the fellows here, (I have only been hunting elk for twenty-odd years - hope I am able for 20 more!)</p><p></p><p>Throughout my journey, I've learned that Elk habitat is remarkably varried! I grew up hunting in the foothills of Alberta, then high country/headwaters. As forestry and mining demolished habitat, I started finding better success in the boreal forests. Up until recently, I believed that Elk only lived in TOUGH terrain. Success as a hunter has meant being able to adapt to the environment and most shots came from improvised positions. Then I moved to Saskatchewan a few years back and found Elk on the plains! Same game, entirely different hunt!</p><p></p><p>In the past, I've found practicing offhand to be the most helpful. Once comfortable unsupported, it's easy to integrate a stump or a tree or a branch to get steady. When stretching past 300yd, for me its best to have a front and a rear rest. I've found success on the plains sitting with shooting sticks up front and my pack under my armpit, or pack out front, bivvy sac in the back for prone, or modified prone (depending of terrain).</p><p></p><p>Looks like some need a reminder that Ethics are a taboo subject on this forum (it's in the rules).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1932107, member: 103303"] I get a chuckle out of the hard always/never generalizations. Its like some guys think their way is the only/best way. I'm not as experienced as some of the fellows here, (I have only been hunting elk for twenty-odd years - hope I am able for 20 more!) Throughout my journey, I've learned that Elk habitat is remarkably varried! I grew up hunting in the foothills of Alberta, then high country/headwaters. As forestry and mining demolished habitat, I started finding better success in the boreal forests. Up until recently, I believed that Elk only lived in TOUGH terrain. Success as a hunter has meant being able to adapt to the environment and most shots came from improvised positions. Then I moved to Saskatchewan a few years back and found Elk on the plains! Same game, entirely different hunt! In the past, I've found practicing offhand to be the most helpful. Once comfortable unsupported, it's easy to integrate a stump or a tree or a branch to get steady. When stretching past 300yd, for me its best to have a front and a rear rest. I've found success on the plains sitting with shooting sticks up front and my pack under my armpit, or pack out front, bivvy sac in the back for prone, or modified prone (depending of terrain). Looks like some need a reminder that Ethics are a taboo subject on this forum (it's in the rules). [/QUOTE]
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