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Book Recommendations
« on: January 11, 2016, 08:00:19 AM »
Hi All,

Does anyone have any good book recommendations regarding hunting Elk or hunting the NW in general?

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2016, 08:13:09 AM »
Which side of the cascades? Makes a difference..

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 08:24:01 AM »
I am leaning toward Westside, but I have not committed yet.

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2016, 10:45:45 AM »
I realize this is for elk, but I think you should read Boyd Iversons "blacktail trophy tactics 2"  it will help you greatly for deer and since its so thick I think some of it applies to elk on the wetside. Trail cams and scouting are key.

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2016, 02:07:32 PM »
Thank you Special T! I will definitely take a look at it.

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2016, 03:35:53 PM »
I checked out and read a bundle of deer and elk books from the library in years past while trying to figure out how to be a successful hunter - don't overlook that resource. :twocents:

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2016, 06:32:47 AM »
I checked out and read a bundle of deer and elk books from the library in years past while trying to figure out how to be a successful hunter - don't overlook that resource. :twocents:

I have to admit, I totally forgot about the library... Thank you for the reminder Band!

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2016, 11:53:42 AM »
Older book but the book 'Elk Talk' by Don Laubach and Mark Henckel was a good read and I think I will go into my first rut archery elk hunt this year better off for having read it. Even if you aren't planning to hunt in the rut there is a lot of good info in the book about elk habits throughout the seasons and hunting tactics to use


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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2016, 09:35:05 AM »
Older book but the book 'Elk Talk' by Don Laubach and Mark Henckel was a good read and I think I will go into my first rut archery elk hunt this year better off for having read it. Even if you aren't planning to hunt in the rut there is a lot of good info in the book about elk habits throughout the seasons and hunting tactics to use


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Thank you Andrew, I will check it out!

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2016, 09:52:06 AM »
Read elknuts posts here

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2016, 09:58:08 AM »
You didn't say which season you'll be hunting. If early archery or muzzleloader, a great book to have is Elknut's Playbook.

http://stores.elknut.com/playbook/

Also subscribe to some magazines. For local information I like Washington/ Oregon Game and Fish:

http://www.gameandfishmag.com/west-coast/washington-oregon/

And Northwest Sportsman:

http://nwsportsmanmag.com

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2016, 10:04:26 AM »
Maybe check to see if there are some hunting related forums. The ones I know about talk primarily about football and politics. :chuckle:
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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2016, 11:11:12 AM »
go spend time with them . get elevation and wind advantage and close the distance . never expect them to come to you. if you make elk sounds and have wind and cover you will be surprised how close you can get . jim horn Jr has some good cds that help you understand elk talk and like others have mentioned elk nut.
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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2016, 11:50:16 AM »
I recommend every Washington hunter read Ralph Flowers' The Education of a Bear Hunter.  In addition to lots of great info, it is a great look back to the western WA of yesteryear.  I think it is the hunting analogue of Haig-Brown's A River Never Sleeps.
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Book Recommendations
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2016, 12:22:30 PM »
Try any by Patrick McManus, you won't stop laughing.

 


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