Share a Tip - Episode #1

[WapitiTalk1]

Please share one tip from your elk tool kit.  It can be something very simple or perhaps, a hunting strategy.  Who knows, perhaps your tip will assist a newer elk hunter be successful this fall or in the years to come  ...

[jrebel]

Wind is everything.....

[bracer40]

Don't freak out if you break branches while moving through the woods. Elk are a far different beast from whitetails. You can even use it to your advantage when calling (I've had elk come in to breaking of branches while setting a new stand as well as simulating a bull tearing up a tree).

[EyeTooth]

Just one? Never give up, and play like kids as much as you can!

[jackmaster]

If it ain't broke dont fix it........ two, get out and hunt, dont be a fair weather Hunter, dont be afraid to try different stuff,  dont be a friggin know it all, noone knows everything, be open to suggestions 

[Nice Racks]

Last year my friend shot a cow and we recovered it only 60 yards from his tree stand shortly after dark. After quartering and bagging the meat we moved 2 quarters to the logging road just 20 yards from where we were. Did I say it was dark? We couldn't find our way back to where the rest of the meat was.    After about a 20 minute search we found it. My tip would be to leave a flash light at the animal or even hang a chem light in the tree above the animal. Hanging one at the tree stand would have came in handy too.

[kodiak06]

I carry a roll of ribbon (flagging), reflective tape, and 150 reflective tacks for finding my way back and forth. Also helps get in and out when I don't have a gps with me. Oh, xtra flashlight and batteries.

[WapitiTalk1]

I carry a roll of ribbon (flagging), reflective tape, and 150 reflective tacks for finding my way back and forth. Also helps get in and out when I don't have a gps with me. Oh, xtra flashlight and batteries.

I like the reflective tacks myself.  They're money when going in/out in the hours of darkness with a headlamp.  Nice tips sir.   

[Opportunist]

If you find a good elk hunting spot keep your mouth shut and keep it off the web. I've helped a few guys on special permit hunts but general season stuff stays in the vault.

[6x6in6]

If it's steep and deep and you question whether your up to the task, pull up your big boy pants and get on with it.  You know they are in there.....

[huntingaddiction]

If you don't find them one place move.  Hunting the same place everyday where your not seeing elk is not going to help.  When you find them stay on them!

[kisfish]

never rush a shot. Let it come to you and be perfect. Better to go with no meat in the freezer than to wound it and feed the yotes.

[wadu1]

I carry a roll of ribbon (flagging), reflective tape, and 150 reflective tacks for finding my way back and forth. Also helps get in and out when I don't have a gps with me. Oh, xtra flashlight and batteries.

Started using the flagging ribbon after leaving a deer in the bush at night. We strung TP and one orange vest in a tree to be able to find it the next day.

[wadu1]

OK my muzzy tips;
1. Cary old time whiteout to touch up the front sight bead or post.
2. Cary fingernail polish to seal caps, one small drop is all you need. Push the cap on and put the rifle in half cock, hold the rifle straight up and place the drop of polish on the edge of the cap. The polish will travel around the cap and nipple sealing the cap from moisture. It has even worked in rain like we had this weekend on the very wet side. The only drawback is you will need to peal off the cap with a knife or ?? 

[Rainier10]

If you can see elk, you can get to them, get to hiking.

Never leave elk to go find other or easier elk, play the hand you are dealt and get after it, you have the entire off season to rest. 

Pain is temporary, elk meat is always delicious.