Elk Hunting

Injuries and health issues are a part of life, and I know I’m not the first hunter to suffer an injury less than a month out.

Sadly, bad things can happen on hunts, especially when roaming the backcountry.

A Hard-core hunter has a shot opportunity at a great public-land bull elk. He’s shooting a 6.5PRC rifle, which some consider too light for elk. Should he take the shot?

After 24 years of applying, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag in Utah. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot?

Your ability to follow the traces an animal leaves behind will make the difference between success and failure because not every shot hits its mark.

I watched helplessly as the struggle carried them closer to the trail’s edge and a long drop below.

May is the month for Missouri hunters to apply for bull elk and black bear tags, the state’s Dept. of Conservation (MDC) announced recently. 

Elk are great movers, and during the rut, bulls will cover massive amounts of terrain in search of love. Be ready to traverse terrain and make a quick shot if you want to head home with horns for the wall and backstraps for the grill.

Whether you are a new elk hunter, or you have been elk hunting for years, there is a lot that goes into being effective at calling elk. With so many different calls on the market, it can be a daunting task trying to select an elk call because each one has its own unique design features that create a unique spectrum of sounds and fit within your mouth.