Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting. Hubbards yellowstone outfitters archery elk hunting in. Elk hunts, archery in particular, are our specialty at juniper mountain outfitters. Diy elk coloradojul2010 diy self guided elk hunting. Sure, there are some easy physical hunts and we have them but they are far and few between. Sep 19, 2014 over the years, ive learned some hardearned elk hunting lessons and have 5 tips that will help beginning doityourself hunters find succes in colorado. From deer hunting, elk hunting, moose hunting, bear hunting and more, you will find it here. The elk hunting is a critical task and there are numerous things that you need to keep your eye at.
Im not even part of their religion and i know this. Gmus 1, 2, 201 if you have the points saved up, we hunt some of the best trophy elk and deer units in. Matt dworak is a colorado native and was first introduced. So im writing this book for those of you in the 90% wanting to move into the 10%. An average day consisted of glassing 35 to 50 head of elk, including 5 to 12 bulls. Kennedys hunting service is known for putting hunters on trophy bull elk, but thats not what i was after.
Advice for residents and nonresidents on finding where to hunt, obtaining reliable information, and negotiating the licensing and permitting processto a beginnerwhether resident or nonresidenttrying to learn about elk hunting in montana can seem like entering a secret society. Hunts are conducted from tree stands or ground blinds over waterholes or trails between morning and evening feeding and bedding areas. Made some great friends and saw lots of elk and scenery. Florian, radical elk hunting strategies by mike lapinski, and elk talk by don laubach and mark henckel. The complete book of elk hunting is a rocky mountain elk foundation book. I wanted to cut my teeth on a lower stakes and lower cost hunt. Getting started hunting, a beginners guide idaho fish and game.
We do have high quality trophy archery elk hunts as well but we find that a very large part of the hunters out there are looking for a solid bang for their buck. Hunting techniques also include spot and stalk along with bugling or cow calling bull elk. Other than that youll have to get out in the field and give it a go. Now that the spring turkey hunting season is nearly upon us, you should find the right shotgun. Montana guided elk hunting swan mountain outfitters. In montana, bulls at least seven years old make up one percent of the herd. If youve killed a mature bull elk, youre among a fortunate few. There is nothing in the world like calling and engaging a trophy bull on their own terms. In cody, wyoming, it doesnt matter if you want to use a bow or a rifle, it offers you. Our archery elk hunts are conducted on thousands of privately owned acres in northeastern new mexico in the well known moreno valley. Sweet otc idaho archery bull for jim with the help of a. Read elk hunting guide skills, gear, and insight by tom airhart available from rakuten kobo.
Gmus 1, 2, 201 if you have the points saved up, we hunt some of the best trophy elk and deer units in colorado. Every hunter needs to know about the different hunting laws and regulations in the state that they currently reside, or they plan on visiting, because these laws vary from one state to another. Archery elk hunts hunting new mexico tomahawk outfitters. The author is active in the colorado archery community and serves as the. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them. Dwr hunt tables, maps and boundaries utah hunt planner. For those of you who never have heard of danny moore allow me to give you some background as to why this was such an honor for us. Even though there are too many elk, the overall success rate typically runs about 23 percent across all seasons and methods. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt. Elk hunting is made up of so many pieces and its difficult to attribute success to any one individual topic. Bow hunting elk setting up archery equipment for elk. This is a book about percentages, and improving them. Colorado archery elk hunting join us at aei guide and outfitter for your archery elk hunt in colorado.
Hunters may select one zone and choose either an a tag or a b tag. There are many books, videos and websites devoted to processing wild. For those who want to really hunt elk, that is, getting off the atv, and using real hunting skills, this is the best guide ive seen. Hunt from our main lodge and two permanent spike camps on over 20 square miles of private ground. It is not uncommon for our bow hunters to be in elk everyday of their hunt. Bow hunting elk can be both exciting and devastating, all in the same hour. We have an excellent bull to cow ratio, experienced guides, great private. We offer archery, muzzleloader, and rifle elk hunts. How to prepare for backcountry elk hunting outdoors. In the words of americas greatest hunterconservationist, theodore roosevelt, when hunting him wapiti he must be followed on foot, and the man who follows him must be sound in. In general, a tags provide more opportunity for muzzleloader and archery hunters and b tags provide more opportunity for center fire rifle hunters. The articles below document my journey of planning, preparing, and becoming an elk hunter.
Jeffs 2016 limited entry archery elk in washington state. Deer hunting for beginners modern homesteading mother. New mexico archery elk hunts new mexico big game hunting. Archery elk hunting, archery hunts, archery elk montana. Our horses allow us to get elk hunters into hunting locations before daylight giving them great opportunities. For example, colorado hunting laws and regulations are different from the hunting laws in arkansas. You will be guided by a top notch montana hunting guide in the vast cabinet mountain wilderness ranges as well as other wilderness areas. Tips and tactics bow hunting elk in september pure hunting. Bowhuntings elk climax bowhunting and archery supersite. Our comfortable, wall tent elk hunting camps are located in the remote wilderness of the absarokabeartooth range and beaverhead national forest. Over the years we have taken many bulls with persistence and dedication to the art of elk calling. Jul 07, 2016 so when it comes to setting up your archery equipment for bow hunting elk, the most important things to consider are penetration and accuracy. Your heart pounds as the excitement of that huge elk coming in closer and closer. Bowhunting tips, archery equipment tips, outfitters information and archery equipment tests.
Mfwp has bundled 21 archery elk hunting districts into a single permit number which is now 90020. When bow hunting elk during archery season, theres a good chance of calling a bull to you many states allow either sex for bow hunters. I usually carry the play book in the cargo pocket of my hunting pants. We do have high quality trophy archery elk hunts as well but we find that a very large part of the hunters out there are looking for a solid bang for their buck or bull and these places are exactly that. The hasty setup, or in some cases, no setup, is one of the biggest mistakes bowhunters make. Colorado hunting laws and regulations survival life. Please contact mfwp to verify application cost and licensing procedures at 406 4442950.
Top 5 elk videos gohunt western hunting hunting news. Walt ramage and jon mclagan topped out on the ridge, looking into the valley below. Guide for novice elk hunters bdoutdoors bloodydecks. We also offer a combination hunt for cougar during our regular elk and deer seasons. Many times the elk herds are driven off the forest by the livestock movement or at least displaced right before archery season and to some extent into archery season.
This 7x7 monster might slip away if he hears a challenging bugle by a hunter. Our hunts are typically conducted with two to four hunters in camp per week. During archery season, we employ bugling techniques and stalking. Hunting a majestic bull elk is one of the most exciting experiences you will ever have as a hunter. Because while theres nothing wrong with hunting private ground, theres absolutely nothing like getting it done on public land.
As i sat here and tried to come up with my own list of the top 5 elk hunting tips, id have to say i agree 100%. Sep 19, 2016 because while theres nothing wrong with hunting private ground, theres absolutely nothing like getting it done on public land. When it comes to rifle season, bulls arent as willing to comeacourting in response to calls. Learn how to shoot a bow in these 5 easy steps, so click play and learn it all. A thorough, informative guide to the growing sport of elk hunting with indepth coverage of current equipment and gear.
Our elk hunting trips are available on a first come, first serve basis with. Gerry bethge has hunted big game across north america and is the editorinchief of harris publications outdoor magazine group he has written for and edited outdoor magazines for nearly 20 years. While others may have killed more elk, or have more record book entries, every one of dans bulls including one that went over 400 inches was killed on public land. Hunting uphill is tough as elk tend to look downhill when bedded but if the wind is in your face, at least that is to your advantage. Elk archery 2x1 hunt 2020 new mexico, united states. Who should buy this book anyone looking to learn how to hunt, wants to master archery, or wants to be the greatest bow hunter they can be this book is for you. The latest bowhunting information regarding the topic of elk hunting page 3 of 6. Morning sun pushed back the shadows, poking bright fingers beneath the firs and ponderosa pines that forested the northfacing slope. If the two most important things are penetration and accuracy, which broadhead should you. We have an excellent bull to cow ratio, experienced guides, great private ranches, trophy genes and we know how to manage our properties.
I archery hunt and kings keeps me warm in the cool morning and cool in the warm afternoon. Black bear hunts hunting new mexico tomahawk outfitters. Elk hunts come hunt the largest herd of elk in the country. Most archery elk hunts will demand a high level of fitness for success and enjoyment of your hunt. Bob robb has hunted elk in every western state, as well as in alaska, canada, and mongolia. Monster archery 5x5 bull elk 2016 short film, 1 of 3. For beginners, learning how to shoot a compound bow requires a lot of practice, so tune. Hunting elk in september is considered by many to be the holy grail of diy bow hunting. The utah hunt planner is an interactive map that will help you research hunting units and boundaries. Wayne hill outfitting one of americas best archery elk hunting outfitters. Elk hunting legend danny bigdan moore shares his elk knowledge with. While there are many new mexico elk and mule deer outfitters to choose from, we focus on the hunting experience.
Both montana rifle elk hunting and montana archery elk hunting trips are offered. Sep 01, 2005 these days i do a lot of my elk hunting in open terrain far from the mountaintops that most hunters think of as elk country. How to shoot a compound bow for beginners the sticks. The idaho legislature sets aside 2,400 elk tags annually for the exclusive use of our outfitters, and this means that you are guaranteed your elk tag in the spring if you book with us. Since 1984 aei guide and outfitter has been guiding archery elk hunters through the colorado high country for the ultimate encounter with a monster bull elk. You will be hunting right out of camp and we will hike into the.
These ranches consist of foothills and rugged mountain country with elevation ranging up to 12,500 feet. I mean, heck, its even the book of genesis so you dont even need to read that deeply. In addition to great elk hunting, we have muley and whitetail deer and great fishing on our private lake. Home catalog united states elk archery 2x1 hunt 2020. Hunting is open for either sex elk, whitetail buck or doe, and mule deer buck by draw. These hunts are located east and southeast of raton. If you are going on your first elk hunt this year, just dreaming about hunting elk in 10 years, or you are already an elk hunter, i hope that you will join me in this adventure to learn how to effectively hunt elk on your own. The list may change some depending on the location, length of time, and species, but, for the most part, this is it. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired. Access to them is limited by a draw, and in top units the odds of pulling a tag are less than one percent. If i had to choose just one book to read before heading out elk hunting, this is the one id choose. Initially, it is very difficult to come up with some good advice in one paragraph. Ive been hunting and killing elk for 20 years in arizona and colorado and i learned new methods from this book. Deer hunts colorado is know for its trophy mule deer, and weve got some of the best bucks in our units.
Archery hunting elk, requiring close proximity to the animal, is, by its very nature, quite different from hunting these animals using a rifle. After the initial setup of the bow, it comes down to using the right broadhead for elk. This book is for the beginner to novice hunter with emphasis on the colorado. Colorado archery elk hunting guided, semiguided, non. The ultimate guide to elk hunting and millions of other books are available for. Archery elk hunts tend to be more affordable than rifle hunts, and are in are in areas that are covered up in elk.
Some oldies but goodies are bugling for elk by dwight schuh, successful elk hunting by lee l. Hunting tactics understand why elk do what they do learning the habits of the elk, why they do that they do is key to becoming a successful elk hunter. These elk nut products and bugling bull game calls are vital elk hunting gear for any elk hunter. Colorado is often at the top of the list for beginner elk hunters. Success in elk hunting is the culmination of all these aspects coming together, working together like a welloiled machine. Like hunting turkeys on steroids, the grandeur of the mountains mixed with animals weighing over 800 lbs. This book has been a great addition to my elk hunting collection. If you plan to hunt big game with archery equipment or a muzzleloader, you will need.
I would recommend you go out and buy a book by mike eastman called, elk hunting the west. Fyi i know there are plenty of other great hunting books out there that. The areas in which we hunt are huge with very little hunting. I have been elk hunting for years and i learn new things every year, both on the hunt and in preparation. Bowhunters take to canada to drop some elk in the 2010. Both overthe counter archery season eithersex tags and rifle season bull tags. Have a successful archery hunt with the professionals at brentons outdoor adventures. This book also includes many other resources to help you decide where to hunt.
These days i do a lot of my elk hunting in open terrain far from the mountaintops that most hunters think of as elk country. Trail kreitzers 2017 backcountry bowhunting gear list for elk. Hunting deer, elk and other large animals tends to be more challenging, but its. Preparation for a first time archery elk hunter gohunt. Reservations montana outfitter for bow hunting trophy. Hazel park is a wall tent camp that is reached by 4wd vehicles. Book elk archery 2x1 hunt 2020 directly from the outfitter now. This is a friends le elk hunt and i was fortunate to get an invite. Diy elk coloradojul2010 diy self guided elk hunting public. So if youre ready to plan your next elk hunting trip, consider one of these. Our elk hunting trips are available on a first come, first serve basis with most of our hunting done in southcentral idaho. Learning how to become great at bow hunting can be a hard task at hand to say the least, and many people struggle for years to ever become slightly skilled at bow hunting. Scouting, wind sense and calling pay off during archery elk season. Archery hunts necessitate minimizing over exposure of hunting areas as well as using outstanding calling abilities and guides who know the difference between techniques utilized for archery versus rifle hunts.
Tips and tactics for all weather and habitat conditions rocky mountain elk foundation on free shipping on qualified orders. Read biologist notes, population and harvest statistics, management objectives and more. Montana bowhunters embark on a beautiful hunt for one of the worlds most amazing big game animals. Bull down 12 yard shot archery elk hunting youtube.
So when it comes to setting up your archery equipment for bow hunting elk, the most important things to consider are penetration and accuracy. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Physical condition is always key when chasing elk in the rocky mountain west. The most comprehensive book ive found for aspiring elk hunters, eastman covers all the basics of understanding elk behavior, locating elk, and tactics for setting up on them. Elk used to be animals of the prairies and foothills just read the. Before you spend your hard earned money on a guided elk or mule deer hunt, consider that most new mexico outfitters focus on selling slots. Two bear outfitters embraces the challenges of archery hunting. Please book early for your archery hunt, we only our private ranch for 4 hunters for trophy elk and 4 hunters for trophy elk. They also make some that are really comfortable and quiet. Bow hunting elk setting up archery equipment for elk g5. The bow bros crew heads up to the nebo mountains spikecow unit for some high country elk hunting. Was watching colorado elk hunt, clearly money is needed to help support these films, but yeti.
Since hunting from a treestand, or at a waterhole is a different ball game, well only concentrate on that moment when a bull is responding to calling and things are about to happen. Hunts where success and fun hunting over trophy quality is the goal. Nov 11, 2016 colorado hunting laws and regulations. There is another book called elk hunting 101 that is also very good. Tips and tactics for all weather and habitat conditions rocky mountain elk foundation, 275 pages. Finding a quality new mexico elk or mule deer outfitter can be very difficult.
Book archery elk 2x1 hunt 2020 directly from an outfitter now. With the dietary preferences of a labrador retriever and the survival. After explaining my situation to kirk, we agreed that a january cow elk hunt would make an ideal starting point. If youre willing to kill a cow, your chances of success are increased. Archery elk hunts provide the opportunity to utilize a variety of hunting methods ranging from spot and stalk, to calling in screaming bulls and closing the distance to screaming bulls also using ground blinds set up over water holes, wallows, and trails just to mention a few methods. For those hunters looking for a true wilderness experience, triple three outfitters hunt archery elk from our camp at 8200ft elevation in the bighorn mountains of north central wyoming. All of our montana elk hunts require more or less rigor and we offer elk hunting in three distinct seasons. All archery hunts are six full days actual hunting. During a full week of hunting, each hunter glassed in upwards of 200 elk, including 25 five, six and seven point bulls. For years now the colorado elk population has been at or above the division of wildlife s objective.