Elk Hunting

Here are five pieces of must-bring gear that often need to be remembered or noticed. Double-check your pack, or make a quick online purchase.

After some practice, no elk will be safe. I can’t wait to report on the rifle’s in-the-field performance soon. 

A traditional bowhunter is offered a mid-range shot at a moving bull elk. Should he take the shot?

Today, when youth interest is waning in the outdoors it’s even more important to get them outside and involved in the hunting lifestyle early and often.

The 80’s were an interesting and important time period for how elk were hunted.

A young hunter is presented with a make-or-break long-range shot at a big bull elk. The pressure is on and time is short. Will he take the shot?

An experienced hunter gets a close opportunity at a good bull elk, but the vitals are covered and his shooting position is unsupported. Will he take the shot?

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.