Use Closed Forest Service Roads to Hunt for Elk
United States Forest Service lands hold more than 400,000 miles of roads, many of which are closed to motorized access. But they aren't closed to hunters afoot. Learn to use them to access elk habitat.
An Outfitters' Ball in Harrisburg
Outfitters from across the globe have descended upon Harrisburg, Pa., this week. Looking for a dream hunt? You might find a few dozen of them at the Great American Outdoor Show.
The Right Elk Stuff
Finding habitat that actually holds elk is only one part of the equation. Learning to bounce around it strategically is the key factor to success.
How to Find the Secret Spots Bull Elk Love
It's no secret elk love to hide in places few humans wish to venture. But those are exactly the kinds of spots you should hunt—and they can be found by focusing on these five terrain features.
Know-How: Midday Bulls
Though you’ll be fighting a battle at noontime with swirling winds and lackadaisical herds, success can and does happen with the sun straight up.
Must-Have Backcountry Hunting Gear for 2020
Be it the backcountry or the back 40, this collection of gear is hike-in ready.
4 Questions You Should Never Ask a Backcountry Outfitter
By avoiding these questions, your outfitter won't have to second-guess your woods savvy.
4 Tips for Hunting Bachelor Bull Elk
Here are four tips for hunting big bachelor bulls after the rut from finding where they are, to taking up their track and making a final approach.
Ten Reasons Why You Didn’t Arrow an Elk
Here are the 10 most common mistakes archery elk hunters make, and how you can avoid them.
Find Success When Elk Scouting Fails
Unlike whitetails, elk have no problem changing addresses, and they usually do so about the time you thought you could count on previous scouting. When elk go on the lam, do some moving of your own then play it smart.
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