elk hunting tips

9 Tips And Techniques on Scouting For Elk

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Scouting for Elk Featured image showing a hunter looking through his binoculars as the sun sets at two bull elk in the distance.

Scouting for elk can be thrilling and a bit challenging, especially if it’s your first season or you’re hunting a new area. To improve my chances, I use both digital tools and on-the-ground techniques, focusing on key elk needs: food, water, cover, and security. QUICK LOOK: Scouting for Elk Tips and Tactics Every part of … Read more

6 Top Elk Hunting States In The US

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Best States for Elk Hunting in the US featured image showing 3 successful elk hunters.

Elk hunting has a strong tradition in the US, with thousands of hunters heading out each fall looking for their next big adventure. If you’re planning your next elk hunt, choosing where to go matters a lot. Local elk populations, access to public land, chances for both resident and nonresident hunters, and the odds of … Read more

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Elk Hunting

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Ultimate Guide to Elk Hunting for Beginners featured image showing a hunter hiking through the woods next to an image of a bear sleeping next to a dead bull elk.

Elk hunting is a challenging adventure that draws many newcomers to America’s rugged backcountry every year. When I first started researching my own elk hunt, I quickly realized this pursuit goes far beyond simply carrying a rifle or bow into the woods. QUICK LOOK: 5 Pro Tips for Beginner Elk Hunters Between the physical demands, … Read more

7 DIY Elk Decoy And Calling Tips

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Elk Decoy and Calling Tips featured image showing a Montana Elk Decoy next to an image of a bowhunter with his Slayer Elk Call.

Learning to use an elk decoy and mastering elk calls can change the outcome of a hunt. For me, combining the visual effect of a decoy with authentic sounds brings more bulls into shooting range. I’ve spent time experimenting with different setups, and this guide shares the basics and some hands-on tips I’ve picked up … Read more

6 Post-Rut Elk Hunting Tips

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Post-Rut Elk Hunting Tips featured image showing a large bull elk following several cow elk into the trees.

Post-rut elk hunting is an entirely different experience from chasing bugling bulls in early autumn. I’ve found that elk behavior switches up in big ways during late October through December, and the tactics that work during the rut often fall short. Understanding what drives elk after the rut is important if I want to up … Read more

Public Land Archery Elk Hunting Strategies

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Public Land Archery Elk Hunting Strategies featured an image showing a large bull elk next to images of the author with a bull elk harvested and then packed out of Colorado.

Public land archery elk hunting draws thousands of hunters looking for adventure and the chance to harvest a mature bull. For me, the challenge comes from chasing an elusive animal on ground that’s open to everyone. QUICK LOOK: Common Challenges of Public Land Elk Hunting Competition from other hunters, unpredictable weather, and the wily nature … Read more