Fireside Stories: How I Killed My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 3 of 3
We are only two days into the hunting trip and 2/3 of the tags are filled with decent bull elk. Mine is the last unpunched tag.
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Fireside Stories: How I Killed My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 2 of 3
As we crested the barren ridge we were on, Don spotted a bull on the horizon in front of our little possie. I was one of the first with a gun out after a glance with the binoculars showed that the elk was a branch-antlered bull.
Fireside Stories: How I Shot My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 1 of 3
This is the story of how I killed my smallest bull elk to date even though I was given the best unit in my area to find an old patriarch.
Browning Speed LR 7MM PRC Wins in the Field
After 20 minutes of dissecting the canyon mouth with the glass, I spied a bull. He was over a mile-and-a-half away.
5 Pieces of Backcountry Elk Gear You Don’t Want To Forget
Here are five pieces of must-bring gear that often need to be remembered or noticed. Double-check your pack, or make a quick online purchase.
Tested: Browning X-Bolt Speed LR 7mm PRC
After some practice, no elk will be safe. I can’t wait to report on the rifle’s in-the-field performance soon.
TAKE THE SHOT: A traditional bowhunter is offered a mid-range shot at a moving bull elk. Should he take the shot?
A traditional bowhunter is offered a mid-range shot at a moving bull elk. Should he take the shot?
Starting on the Right Foot
Today, when youth interest is waning in the outdoors it’s even more important to get them outside and involved in the hunting lifestyle early and often.
The Renaissance of Elk Hunting
The 80’s were an interesting and important time period for how elk were hunted.
Take the Shot? A young hunter is presented with a make-or-break long-range shot at a big bull elk. The pressure is on and time is short. Will he take the shot? – Presented by Badlands
A young hunter is presented with a make-or-break long-range shot at a big bull elk. The pressure is on and time is short. Will he take the shot?
Take the Shot? An Experienced Hunter Gets a Close Opportunity at a Good Bull Elk, but the Vitals are Covered and His Shooting Position is Unsupported. Will He Take the Shot? – Presented by Badlands
An experienced hunter gets a close opportunity at a good bull elk, but the vitals are covered and his shooting position is unsupported. Will he take the shot?
Planning Your Hunt Around Your Energy
Injuries and health issues are a part of life, and I know I’m not the first hunter to suffer an injury less than a month out.
Yes, You Need Two Sets of Strings
Sadly, bad things can happen on hunts, especially when roaming the backcountry.
Take the Shot? A Hard-Core Hunter Gets a Shot at a Public Land Elk with a Light-for-Elk-Caliber. Should He Take the Shot? Presented by: Badlands
A Hard-core hunter has a shot opportunity at a great public-land bull elk. He’s shooting a 6.5PRC rifle, which some consider too light for elk. Should he take the shot?
TAKE THE SHOT? After 24 years, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot? – Presented by: Badlands
After 24 years of applying, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag in Utah. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot?
Blood Trailing
Your ability to follow the traces an animal leaves behind will make the difference between success and failure because not every shot hits its mark.
Finding Grandpa
I watched helplessly as the struggle carried them closer to the trail’s edge and a long drop below.
Missouri Hunters: Now is the Time to Apply for Fall 2022 Elk, Bear Tags
May is the month for Missouri hunters to apply for bull elk and black bear tags, the state’s Dept. of Conservation (MDC) announced recently.
Go Lightweight Out West
Elk are great movers, and during the rut, bulls will cover massive amounts of terrain in search of love. Be ready to traverse terrain and make a quick shot if you want to head home with horns for the wall and backstraps for the grill.
Tips for Selecting and Using Elk Calls
Whether you are a new elk hunter, or you have been elk hunting for years, there is a lot that goes into being effective at calling elk. With so many different calls on the market, it can be a daunting task trying to select an elk call because each one has its own unique design features that create a unique spectrum of sounds and fit within your mouth.
Create The Frenzy – Archery Elk Hunting & Calling Strategies
Start with a sequence of cow mews and chirps, use non-verbal communication like raking a tree. Take a break and repeat the cow-calf talk after a few minutes. This time, instead of raking try non-aggressive location type bugle.
TAKE THE SHOT? A Bull Elk Presents A Difficult Shot Angle To a Young First-Time Elk Hunter – Presented by: Springfield Armory
Suddenly, I saw antlers showing at the edge of the timber. Josiah flopped down prone and readied for a shot as I ranged the bull at 205 yards. No shot offered, so I blew a soft cow mew. The antlers swiveled our way, and a moment later the bull answered with a bugle. Then he walked out of the timber…
TAKE THE SHOT? The Elk of a Lifetime Presents A Shooting Dilemma – Presented by: Springfield Armory
A once-in-a-lifetime bull elk gives a split-second opportunity for a risky shot. He’s running broadside through medium-thick old growth Quaking Aspen timber at roughly 60 yards. Do you take the shot?
Late Season Still Hunting Elk
It was great to take such a unique bull in conditions that do not provide many opportunities for success, using a technique that is so high risk. So many times, hunters are restricted by weather and are helpless. In this situation, I was able to draw on experience and a little luck and make something out of nothing.
DIY Colorado Elk: My Experience
This hunt area doesn’t allow any motorized vehicles so you either walk, bike, or horseback it into your area. The area is very much a DIY and muscle power area.
Elk Hunting: Don’t Make It Miserable!
hunting on public land isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a grind. Regardless of the weapon you choose to tote, you can expect pressure from other hunters, daunting terrain and days where the lenses of your binos detect no hide. In short, elk hunting public dirt can suck.
Peak Rut Elk Hunting Strategies
There is nothing quite like the sound of an aggressive bull bugling while hunting during the peak of the rut. And hunting public land elk… Read More »Peak Rut Elk Hunting Strategies
The Bugler’s Elk Hunting Bag Dump
Whether you’re day-tripping or bivy hunting, here’s a list of the essentials to pack.
Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Part II
In the middle of a hunt, it’s easy to forget to ask whether the effort is worth the reward…but forgetting comes at a price.
5 Big Mistakes Elk Hunters Make
Elk hunters take to the field each fall with high hopes of notching their tag on a big bull elk (or even a small bull or cow). Often times success slips through their fingers through a comedy of errors. I’ll cover a few big mistakes that can wreck your hunt, that can easily be avoided.
Bull Elks are Bugling…Wherever They Are
It’s almost that time of year. Elk hunting is one of North America’s great opportunities, and one of our very best do-it-yourself adventures.
Setting Up A Rifle For An Elk Hunt
If a hunter isn’t comfortable with his setup, the hunt is much less likely to succeed. Here’s how to pick the right tool for your next elk hunt.
Elk Mouth Diaphragms – Choosing the Right One
Choosing the right mouth diaphragm is a daunting task, just as important as choosing the right boots or best arrow. Here are a few things to consider.