Elk Hunting

15
Nov
Bugling Bulls: Calling Tactics for the Archery Elk Opener

Bugling Bulls: Calling Tactics for the Archery Elk Opener

Calling strategies for September archery elk — when to bugle, when to cow call, when to shut up. Written by someone who's been on the wrong side of a silent bull.
4 min read
12
Nov
How to Choose a Hunting Rifle for Your First Elk Hunt

How to Choose a Hunting Rifle for Your First Elk Hunt

Practical rifle selection for a first-time elk hunt — calibers that kill cleanly, actions that work in the cold, and the trap of over-gunning.
4 min read
09
Nov
Elk Hunting for the Flatlander: What Nobody Tells You About Altitude

Elk Hunting for the Flatlander: What Nobody Tells You About Altitude

You bought the tag, booked the flight, bought the boots. Here's what a sea-level hunter should actually expect from their first elk hunt at 9,000 feet.
4 min read