Archery Elk at the Walk?

[WWTD]

Any advice for sending an arrow at an elk on the move?  Has anyone found a way to do this reliably if they're making a consistent walking pace or is it something that has to be 100% avoided at all costs?

Just looking for some real practical feedback, not the "never ever do this its terrible" feedback.  I'm certain I could hit an elk at 5 yards that was walking.  What is the distance limit, what are some tips, what have experiences generally been?  I haven't done it, just curious after hunting this weekend and watching elk seem to be consistently on the move.

[Taco280AI]

Depends on distance, speed, and how comfortable you are. Ever practiced at a moving target of any kind? Could try a whistle or cow call to stop it before the shot.

[luvmystang67]

Sounds dangerous. 

Maybe you could practice by trying to shoot through a rolling tire (the old football QB practice trick).

[snowpack]

I think it would be more about practice and using the more instinctive forms of shooting.  There are guys that shoot ducks, geese, clays and even quarters that are moving.  Just need to set up a moving range and work on it.

[bullcanyon]

You said you didn't want to hear this but it is the truth and I would avoid it.  Not worth taking the chance.  Learning to use a mouth reed to stop the elk would be time better spent than learning to shoot at a moving target. Never had a bull not stop on a dime and give me a shot.  NEVER! They have always stopped and looked at the arrow coming their way.  Much better way to handle the situation. IMHO

[D-Rock425]

You just need to know your equipment.  Say your arrow speed is 280fps at 40yards you have a .43 second arrow flight time average elk walking speed is 3mph so in .43 seconds that elk has moved 1.8 feet approximately 21 inches of lead at 40 yards.

[D-Rock425]

 

[h20hunter]

I would think the chance of a way back hit is pretty good with this shot. Can you really judge the shot with trees and brush on a moving animal while at full draw? Suppose one could be more lucky than good.

[D-Rock425]

All skill

[h20hunter]

I'm sure that is part of it.....however....back to the OP........so....WWTD? Your call?

[Skillet]

I don't bowhunt, so I'm absolutely qualified to weigh in on this.  Only shoot an arrow at a walking elk if it is walking straight at you or straight away.  No need to lead that way.

[lostbackpacker]

no big deal at all.  if you miss or make a bad shot, just hit the reset button on the console box...

[Bullkllr]

no big deal at all.  if you miss or make a bad shot, just hit the reset button on the console box...

 :chuckle:Best advice.

I don't bowhunt, so I'm absolutely qualified to weigh in on this.  Only shoot an arrow at a walking elk if it is walking straight at you or straight away.  No need to lead that way.

Ummm...

You said you didn't want to hear this but it is the truth and I would avoid it.  Not worth taking the chance.  Learning to use a mouth reed to stop the elk would be time better spent than learning to shoot at a moving target. Never had a bull not stop on a dime and give me a shot.  NEVER! They have always stopped and looked at the arrow coming their way.  Much better way to handle the situation. IMHO

[boneaddict]

Pass on the shot.  Archery

[TheHunt]

This is going to go side ways...

Taco270 said it correctly..  walking at 60 yards you would need to let it walk.  At 10 yards let it fly...