Powder or archery for elk meat hunt... northeast area of the state

[huntnnw]

the muzzy season here in NE WA is hands down the best elk hunt here. The elk are rutting hard and the temps are cooler. The muzzy gives you a longer range, plus with todays bullets you dont need that perfect shot as you do with a bow. I have hunted both, and the muzzy is a far better hunt.

[zblank]

Thanks very much for the information guys... I really appreciate it. I think that I'm leaning towards the muzzie season at least this year as the dates align better with the rut. I'm hoping to get drawn for the multi season tag and not have to worry about it.

[Broken Arrow]

Don't need a perfect shot?

[huntnnw]

having a small limb in the way with a bow is not going to work, qtr at you for many doesnt work, head on doesnt work for most and 80-100 yards away is for most with a bow. All the above mentioned with a smoke pole is a dead elk