“elk country”

Headed on a backcountry bowhunt? Be sure to equip yourself with the right gear.

Elk country presents its share of challenges, especially when a bull dies in a deep, dark hole. Follow our man’s tips the next time an elk’s death throes force you into a precarious recovery position.

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.

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.

Bowhunting elk can be some of the most exciting hunting you’ll ever experience. Here are 10 tips to make your fall hunt a successful one.

The unlikely account of how a youth of 16 killed a bull elk of many lifetimes.

These tips, as simple as they may seem, will help you minimize your scent signature when perspiration takes hold.

You can shoot a can off a post at 400 yards, you hike 5 miles like it’s a trip to the corner store, but if your conviction calls it quits, you’re done for.

Understanding how elk utilize terrain directs you to great ambush sites, but not spooking them is just as important. Here’s how to avoid being detected, and what to do if you are.