Hot Weather Elk Tactics
Nothing kills daytime elk activity like hot weather. But if you use the right tactics, a heat wave can be a fiery time to bag a bull.
A Very Good Place for Elk
The sights and sounds of big bulls during the frenzy of the rut can defy description, especially in the elk paradise of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Elk Calling in the 21st Century
Real “experts” don’t let commonly held dogmas corral them. They’re out-of-the-box thinkers. They understand and utilize commonly held solutions, but they also know how and when to break these rules.
The Sound and the Hurry
Hearing bugles is what makes elk hunting so grand. But what if you can’t see the bulls?
First Aid in the Field: A How-To
Bryce Towsley shares a bit of what he's learned over the years about taking care of yourself—or another hunter—when injured afield.
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.
Overlooked Mountain Gobblers
You can find active birds in the mountains, where few hunters tread.
Elk Season Primer: B&C Monster Bulls
For most big game hunters, the chance to square your sights on a 400-inch elk is an once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Every time an elk hunter sends a bugle echoing through the hills he's hoping to get closer to the ultimate Wapiti record breaker. To help all you bone collectors get pumped up for this season, we've compiled eight examples of Boone & Crockett elk. Enjoy. (photos: Boone & Crockett Club)
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