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Elk hunting tips !
« on: July 16, 2015, 09:09:46 PM »
So we get lots of go tips on hunting every year . So how about  a fast pace single tip thread where we just post one of our tips or advise at a time ?
I will start........

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2015, 09:10:13 PM »
Don't look at your feet !

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2015, 09:13:48 PM »
If you can see the eyeball they can see you. 
Old enough to know better.
Young enough to go for it.

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2015, 09:18:02 PM »
Always check the wind.  ALWAYS
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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2015, 09:20:00 PM »
Don't rush your shot, patience is the key!

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2015, 09:22:26 PM »
Look constantly, every step the picture changes.

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2015, 09:23:36 PM »
Learn about elk language.  They're just not making random noises.
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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2015, 09:27:27 PM »
Never give up!
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2015, 09:29:08 PM »
Hunt where the elk are.
Nature. It's cheaper than therapy.

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2015, 09:33:47 PM »
warm, cold, raining, snowing it doesn't matter stay in the woods from dawn to dusk.
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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2015, 09:37:25 PM »
get out of your truck?

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2015, 09:44:09 PM »
Don't just rely on sight, use all senses. Listen and smell imparticular.

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2015, 09:52:19 PM »
It helps to have friends as crazy as you !

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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2015, 09:56:24 PM »
Elk can be very, very quiet for such big animals.
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Re: Elk hunting tips !
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2015, 10:01:24 PM »
Elk can be very noisy as well . :chuckle:

 


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