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I want to get into elk hunting... and know nothing about it
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<blockquote data-quote="theodore" data-source="post: 332713" data-attributes="member: 15578"><p>First thought was you got the right caliber/bullet selection?</p><p> </p><p>Anyways...99% of the elk I seen in Colorado are migratory during 2nd season cause they go one way and never seen the same elk again. Some year they don't cross an area for a few days, some year they cross once during the whole 2nd season and some years they cross everyday. They are very heavily controlled by hunting pressure. So they are unpredictable, but elk 5 miles away or even further can end up in your area in a day if they don't stop jogging. (They travel fast!) </p><p> </p><p>Elk ears and nose are very sensitive, a whole new level more difficult to sneak up on than muleys. But when elk get shot at, often they just turn their head trying to figure out where the gun shots are coming from, don't stop unless you are positive its going down cause an elk shoulder can stop a bullet. Wounded elk often get can get crazy tough(tracking blood trails for miles and often recover the bull) Hard work but definitely worth it in these worst case scenarios.</p><p> </p><p>Time for me to stop typing(getting long)</p><p> </p><p>Elk hunting is a lot of fun and just keep up with researching. There is always benefits out of researched stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="theodore, post: 332713, member: 15578"] First thought was you got the right caliber/bullet selection? Anyways...99% of the elk I seen in Colorado are migratory during 2nd season cause they go one way and never seen the same elk again. Some year they don't cross an area for a few days, some year they cross once during the whole 2nd season and some years they cross everyday. They are very heavily controlled by hunting pressure. So they are unpredictable, but elk 5 miles away or even further can end up in your area in a day if they don't stop jogging. (They travel fast!) Elk ears and nose are very sensitive, a whole new level more difficult to sneak up on than muleys. But when elk get shot at, often they just turn their head trying to figure out where the gun shots are coming from, don't stop unless you are positive its going down cause an elk shoulder can stop a bullet. Wounded elk often get can get crazy tough(tracking blood trails for miles and often recover the bull) Hard work but definitely worth it in these worst case scenarios. Time for me to stop typing(getting long) Elk hunting is a lot of fun and just keep up with researching. There is always benefits out of researched stuff. [/QUOTE]
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