Late season eastern elk tactics

[Keebler213]

This will be my second year hunting elk. I was over east last year and got on some elk but was just wondering what everyone's tactics are.

[gonefishing4ever]

I have never hunted the late season but from what I hear it depends a great deal on what happens with the snow. If the snow is deep; hunt the snowline: walk 50 yds, glass, repeat until you see bodies; check wind and animal movement direction. If they are bedded, work a line cross wind, up elevation if possible and stay off the horizon and constantly check wind and adjust. If moving, move to intercept and stay upwind.  Glass south facing slopes. Don't assume the animals won't be in the snow, they may be; maybe not. Go high, go low.....Lots of possibilities, weather will dictate. Wish I knew for sure, if you get some good advice other than 'get out there and burn some boot leather...." or 'find a dark hole.....' let me know!! 

[TommyH]

All over the place be ready and check the ditches













For fresh roadkill!   Probably my best chance at some elk steak...
Late archery season is tuff, lots depending on the weather..

[Calvin Rayborn]

Gotta reach out and touch em son. 7MM mag at the minimum, Those Redfield Accu Range jobbers are pretty nice!