What's your Spike hunting technique?

[elkaddict652]

So I've been hunting elk enough now to feel comfortable saying I understand the archery season and the rut process etc...but what's the best technique for hunting spikes on the Eastside? Spot and stalk a herd? Find travel routes and sit? Any advice helps.

[Elknut1]

Yes sir, coming across spikes can be a crap shoot for sure! This time of year getting elevation where you know elk feed no matter how thick the country is, start glassing the heck out of it first 2-3 hours of daylight. Also keep an eye out on their traveling routes & escape routes from the feeding towards the bedding while in glassing mode. In the evenings do the opposite, start glassing where you have an idea elk bedded, now once you find them you are at the mercy of the elk that there's a spike in the group! (grin) Glassing larger areas from elevated spots are the keys to locating elk the quickest way! If hunting with a rifle no calling will most likely be needed. If hunting with a bow & a spike is found do your best to get in his way of travel. If it's tough to do because of cover & wind direction do your best to get within a 100 yards & pull him over with very low volume persistent mews, this calling is very deadly on spikes!

  Also, if time permits watch those bedding areas midday, elk will get up to stretch, feed & water, it's a great time to spot them then!

  ElkNut1

[nwwanderer]

Best method....listen to Elknut

[elkaddict652]

Thanks elknut! Been watching your videos on YouTube and ordered your latest one just recently. You've really helped me iron out my archery hunting and calling...thank you very much. I'll follow this advice and post my success story next week!

[Elknut1]

Thanks, best of luck to you bud! ope it works out!

  ElkNut1

[jstone]

I hunt archery in a true spike unit. I only cow call if needed. Usually i listen for a bugle or two then get the wind right and sneak in. this year i made no calls and snuck into a hurd of elk with 50 head in it big bulls fighting cows and spikes walking around. Just sneak in and kill. Simple Right

[elkaddict652]

Luckily I drew a multi season pass so I get another chance here this next week with a rifle