So I'm headed out into the hills this weekend for the much needed scouting trip prior to the late season opener. I'm hunting the east side elk (archery). Was wondering what everyone thought about setting up trail cameras. I'm taking 3 cameras with me, maybe some trophy rock/salt.
1. Is there a point in setting up cameras this late?
2. Should I bring salt or should I grab some alfalfa pellets? with snow on the ground or potential snow, would that be a mistake? Corn?
3. Locations... drainages? side hill? I'm new to setting up cameras for late season. Usually only setup for early season, pull cameras mid Oct.
4. Elevation: should I go up, as high as I can? or stay on the lower end? I'm aware that they will start moving towards their winter grounds. And I'm pretty sure where they winter at, because the unit is closed for late season
. I'm also aware that the weather plays a big role in the elevation. But if anyone has experience setting up for late season, please help
Thank you ahead of time!