Tips & Tricks Learned from an Ongoing Study of Elk
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.
Elk: A Dream Season
One family of hunters had the perfect September last year. Read on for an all-American story crafted in the mountains.
Building the Ultimate Elk Bow
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.
Recipe: Bacon-Rolled Elk Burgers
Brad Fenson whips up his classic Bacon Rolled Elk Burgers in this week's recipe.
7mm Backcountry: Anatomy of a 21st Century Elk Cartridge
Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry produces magnum-like ballistics from a 20-inch barrel thanks to new case and powder technology.
West-Texas Elk Hunt: A Trans-Pecos Connection
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.
Several Elk Calves in the Bitterroot Valley Die After Eating Toxic Plant
Necropsies conducted on two of the calves revealed high quantities of toxic Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) in their stomachs.
Member’s Hunt: Colorado Elk Odyssey
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Clint Dittmar of Collegeville, Pa.
A Bull in the Hand
Roosevelt elk are the largest elk in North America, and holding a tag for one is an opportunity relatively few hunters get the chance to experience.
What to Do When Elk Ignore Your Calls
Shooting a bull as it comes stomping to your calls is an adrenaline rush, surely, but you need to be ready for silence. Here’s how to work your calls on low or mute.
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