How do you guys scout elk?

[deerslyr]

The NE is going to be a tough cookie to crack as a rookie. I suggest covering as much ground as you can and take notes of every piece of sign you see, ull start seeing some patterns in your notes. All of the ways I typically scout elk dont really apply to NE WA. It seems like guys who do well up there spend a lot of time in the woods and stumble on pockets of elk and will stick to those areas. Even just a handful of elk will make a ton of sign. Once you find some bands of elk stick with them. Elk can travel a good distance but they will be in the same "general area" If they disappear keep moving until you find them again.

[turkeyfeather]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

[Ccortez]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

That's why I don't post a pic of my truck and why I have multiple rigs lol

[washelkhunter]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

   Thats called highly effective computer scouting.

[turkeyfeather]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

   Thats called highly effective computer scouting.

I save a ton of money on gas that way. 

[jackelope]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

   Thats called highly effective computer scouting.

I save a ton of money on gas that way. 

You'll never see a picture of my truck on here.
LOL
I was wondering if anyone besides me thought of that.

[scottcrb]

Google earth, forums,  trail cams,  boots on the ground.  Spend time in the area is the most important part.  Remember this too you don't want to be where the elk are you want to be where they're going to be.

I do the same start with an area or unit. Look up on google earth maps etc. Then hit the dirt and loom for sign. Put out some trail.cams repeat.

[billythekidrock]

I read the elk scouting threads guys post here on the forum. I then cross reference those with the "what truck do you drive" thread. After that all I have to do is drive the roads till I find that truck and blamo I am in the game. 

   Thats called highly effective computer scouting.

I save a ton of money on gas that way. 

You'll never see a picture of my truck on here.
LOL

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

[pd]

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

Actually, that is really a great idea.  Don't park in front of a gate, or a trailhead, but park 200 yards down the road.  I learned something useful tonight.

[turkeyfeather]

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

Actually, that is really a great idea.  Don't park in front of a gate, or a trailhead, but park 200 yards down the road.  I learned something useful tonight.

That is what I have always done when turkey hunting.

[pianoman9701]

I get me a 1 lb bag o' jerky, two cans of Cope, a half rack of PBR tall boys, put on my Carharts overalls, light a really long and fat stogie, cut the locks, and cruise the timberlands until I see yellow butts. My work here is done. You're welcome. 

[bobcat]

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

Actually, that is really a great idea.  Don't park in front of a gate, or a trailhead, but park 200 yards down the road.  I learned something useful tonight.

That is what I have always done when turkey hunting.

I prefer to park so that it's obvious where I am hunting. Otherwise you'll have someone park at that gate or trailhead and walk in right behind you.

[Ccortez]

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

Actually, that is really a great idea.  Don't park in front of a gate, or a trailhead, but park 200 yards down the road.  I learned something useful tonight.

That is what I have always done when turkey hunting.

I prefer to park so that it's obvious where I am hunting. Otherwise you'll have someone park at that gate or trailhead and walk in right behind you.

Most people still do anyways though

[lostbackpacker]

I usually start by looking at a topo map.  then put the boots to the ground. 

[turkeyfeather]

A few years back a member saw my truck parked at a ditched "trail" and waited for me to come out at dark. We talked a bit and then we both drove off. The next day I got a phone call from the member and I was asked if I knew there was an old cut off the grade I was parked on and that they might check it out because they saw it on Google Earth. WTH? Where do you think I was hunting? Now I park at forks or by multiple trails when possible.

Actually, that is really a great idea.  Don't park in front of a gate, or a trailhead, but park 200 yards down the road.  I learned something useful tonight.

That is what I have always done when turkey hunting.

I prefer to park so that it's obvious where I am hunting. Otherwise you'll have someone park at that gate or trailhead and walk in right behind you.

My experience has been that most hunters are lazy. Especially turkey hunters. They don't wanna scout they think they outta just be able to walk straight into the woods and shoot a bird. I have had far more people park near me and walk to where I am at than I do when I set my rig as a decoy. Then they have no idea where I am at.