“Tag: E.L.K.”

Calling may not only get a bull to reveal its whereabouts but also spur rut-like activity not many rifle hunters witness.

Though the country’s elk herd may be up compared to generations past, hunters cannot expect to find a bull behind every tree. We have increased human habitation and thus adapted elk habits to thank for that. Here’s a look at four tactics hunters can apply to elk country in 2025.

The only thing I can confidently say about elk hunting is that education is ongoing. After decades of autumns spent in elk country, I have learned a few hard and fast guidelines to heighten my odds of success, even without standing over an elk at the end of the hunt. Elk hunting is changing from season to season. Every lesson you learn from a previous season of hunting has merit in overcoming the low odds already stacked against you.  

One family of hunters had the perfect September last year. Read on for an all-American story crafted in the mountains.

Elk are remarkable creatures that dwell in some of the most hellish landscapes on earth. An elk bow needs to be tough, light, and ultra-accurate. Here's how to build the right one for you.

Brad Fenson whips up his classic Bacon Rolled Elk Burgers in this week's recipe.

Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry produces magnum-like ballistics from a 20-inch barrel thanks to new case and powder technology.

The author learned there are elk—and a lot of them—in West Texas. He also learned there is at least one man there he should have met a long time ago.

Necropsies conducted on two of the calves revealed high quantities of toxic Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) in their stomachs.