First Elk Hunt
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Montanasloth
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Be quiet (a given but even more important with elk) and be where you want to be glassing for them before the sun comes up.
In my younger years I use to trump through the woods trying to find critters. Elk and other critters can hear you no matter how quiet you are.
As I got older and lazier, I set and glass. I see a lot more critters and have much better success.
As I got older and lazier, I set and glass. I see a lot more critters and have much better success.
Awesome ! I am a sit and glass guy. My cousin hunts deer like he is rabbit hunting. Drives me crazy. I get more relaxed shots and make better decisions on spot and stock then running around bumping animals.In my younger years I use to trump through the woods trying to find critters. Elk and other critters can hear you no matter how quiet you are.
As I got older and lazier, I set and glass. I see a lot more critters and have much better success.
sourdough44
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http://diyhunting.com/ebook/DIY_ELK_HUNTING_5.pdf
Sometimes one should move, faster or hardly at all. Then there are times to stay put.
Good luck one the hunt, there may be a helpful tip or three in the linked book.
Sometimes one should move, faster or hardly at all. Then there are times to stay put.
Good luck one the hunt, there may be a helpful tip or three in the linked book.
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A lot of people think that and a lot of people go right past elk getting to were they think the elk are. There was a small herd of elk about 500 yards from a camp that could be seen every morning at dawn but no one went after them. Have also seen elk pop out on ridges right at dusk that have been hunted for 5 days straight.
They know when they are safe. I've seen elk let people pass within 100 yards of them. Circle around people and go back to the spot they were laying. Or hold in trees while they watch someone on trees ride past then cross behind them.
