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nicksoros · 05-27-2022, 04:34 AM

If you're getting started on an elk hunting trip, you might look for someone who can point you in the right direction.

So I decided to ask 21+ experts the same question: "For first-time elk hunters, what should we prepare to increase the chance of success?"

Hopefully, these first-time elk hunting tips below can help you fill your tags. Here they are:

Finding elk is 90% of the battle
Knowledge
Hunting where elk are is number one
Absolutely relentless in finding elk
Make sure your broadhead will finish the job
Keep positive (never give up) mindset
Practice a lot and be in a good shape
Know your rifle, load and train to employ it quickly out to 300 yards
Use a spotting scope more than boot leather
Use a hunting consultant/booking agent
Starts with planning
Know which way the wind is blowing
Know the terrain
Get in Shape
Using applications to create opportunities to hunt…

Source: https://archerytopic.com/first-time-elk-hunting-tips/

Jon B · 05-27-2022, 06:16 AM

Curious how many elk the Archery Topic author has killed. I agree with get in shape and stay relentless. It definitely ain't chasing whitetails.

Pernell · 05-27-2022, 06:28 AM

Know your rifle? Elk are made to bow hunt!

millman · 05-27-2022, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pernell

Know your rifle? Elk are made to bow hunt!

x2! when i can't bow hunt them i will shoot them with a camera

WItoTX · 05-27-2022, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pernell

Know your rifle? Elk are made to bow hunt!

Shhh, don't tell the rifle people how much better archery season is. Already too many of us as it stands now!

Trapper76 · 05-27-2022, 08:36 AM

That’s all good info!! I’m no expert but I would add Thales care of your feet, make sure you boots are broke in. In the mountains if your feet are done, your done!

Montec man · 05-27-2022, 08:38 AM

I think get in shape is #1. No matter how in shape you think you are, the altitude will do a number on you.

wytex · 05-31-2022, 08:46 AM

Sorry but no spotting scope for elk hunting for us, good binos that you can see well in timber are a better choice than a spotter.
And "a hunting consultant booking agent", give me a break.
Study the draw odds and apply.

Better add, research altitude sickness and be prepared.

Didn't see anything about good fitting boots and a pack for packing out quarters.

ladrones · 07-08-2022, 09:13 AM

One of the things I learned is to always be mobile. If you have a plan and the elk are not we’re you planned them to be then you need to move quickly to another area. Lots of hunters stay way to long we’re the elk are not.

Drycreek3189 · 07-08-2022, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pernell

Know your rifle? Elk are made to bow hunt!

Sorry, but elk were made to be eaten !

Mbbriggs05 · 07-08-2022, 09:56 AM

GoHunt.com is your friend. Excellent tool to identify areas that have potential and eliminate those that don't.

Do not cow call once they are within 75 yards or so. Their ears are like a radar and they look but don't see another elk they will hang up on you.

Learn how the thermals work throughout the day, they can make or break your success

Don't just locate the elk in a general area and go for it, pinpoint them if at all possible, play the thermals then make your move

Learn how to care for your meat in warm temps if there is potential for them. It would suck to be successful but loose the meat to spoilage

Good binos with a chest pouch or harness. I hunted with a harness last year but switched to an Outdoor Vision pouch for this year

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05-27-2022, 04:34 AM	#1
nicksoros Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2017	21+ First Time Elk Hunting Tips from Experts If you're getting started on an elk hunting trip, you might look for someone who can point you in the right direction. So I decided to ask 21+ experts the same question: "For first-time elk hunters, what should we prepare to increase the chance of success?" Hopefully, these first-time elk hunting tips below can help you fill your tags. Here they are: Finding elk is 90% of the battle Knowledge Hunting where elk are is number one Absolutely relentless in finding elk Make sure your broadhead will finish the job Keep positive (never give up) mindset Practice a lot and be in a good shape Know your rifle, load and train to employ it quickly out to 300 yards Use a spotting scope more than boot leather Use a hunting consultant/booking agent Starts with planning Know which way the wind is blowing Know the terrain Get in Shape Using applications to create opportunities to hunt… Source: https://archerytopic.com/first-time-elk-hunting-tips/

05-27-2022, 06:16 AM	#2
Jon B Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	Curious how many elk the Archery Topic author has killed. I agree with get in shape and stay relentless. It definitely ain't chasing whitetails.

05-27-2022, 06:28 AM	#3
Pernell Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: N.M., East Texas, South Texas	Know your rifle? Elk are made to bow hunt!

05-27-2022, 08:36 AM	#6
Trapper76 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2019	That’s all good info!! I’m no expert but I would add Thales care of your feet, make sure you boots are broke in. In the mountains if your feet are done, your done!

05-27-2022, 08:38 AM	#7
Montec man Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown Hunt In: Hare/Granger, Tx P.S. Theres no deer in Hare	I think get in shape is #1. No matter how in shape you think you are, the altitude will do a number on you.

05-31-2022, 08:46 AM	#8
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Sorry but no spotting scope for elk hunting for us, good binos that you can see well in timber are a better choice than a spotter. And "a hunting consultant booking agent", give me a break. Study the draw odds and apply. Better add, research altitude sickness and be prepared. Didn't see anything about good fitting boots and a pack for packing out quarters.

07-08-2022, 09:13 AM	#9
ladrones Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NM	One of the things I learned is to always be mobile. If you have a plan and the elk are not we’re you planned them to be then you need to move quickly to another area. Lots of hunters stay way to long we’re the elk are not.

07-08-2022, 09:56 AM	#11
Mbbriggs05 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TX/LA Coast Hunt In: Orange, Newton, Sabine, CO	GoHunt.com is your friend. Excellent tool to identify areas that have potential and eliminate those that don't. Do not cow call once they are within 75 yards or so. Their ears are like a radar and they look but don't see another elk they will hang up on you. Learn how the thermals work throughout the day, they can make or break your success Don't just locate the elk in a general area and go for it, pinpoint them if at all possible, play the thermals then make your move Learn how to care for your meat in warm temps if there is potential for them. It would suck to be successful but loose the meat to spoilage Good binos with a chest pouch or harness. I hunted with a harness last year but switched to an Outdoor Vision pouch for this year