Elk Hunting “Pearls”

[WapitiTalk1]

Yes, there’s a LOT more to successful elk hunting than one tip or trick, much..much more. But, if you were to share a single “pearl” with a newer elk hunter to help them down the path, what would it be?  Let’s here em’ 

[MADMAX]

Don’t lose focus

[HntnFsh]

Follow the tracks.

[Pinetar]

Keep the wind in your face

[BeerBugler]

Hunt close to home. The more days you spend glassing the first and last 45 minutes of each day and the more trail cams you can run, the better. You can live in a horrible elk area and achieve greater success their than traveling to a great area you know nothing about.

[bigdub257]

Perseverance.

[Archry]

You have to go after them. Don't wait for them to come to you

[Shawn Ryan]

Don't quit the hunt too soon. They are very patient.

[buglebrush]

Make noise when calling.  Break sticks, roll rocks, rake trees, etc...  IMO too many elk hunters are way too silent. 

[Bigshooter]

Hunt where there are elk. 

[NW SURVEYOR]

Get in good shape, get away from the road early in the morning before first light.
Bring your lunch and don't come out till dark, have a flashlight or three.

[dilleytech]

Hunt all day. Many elk die at noon.

[Bullkllr]

Elk are about 1000% easier to kill when they don't know they're being hunted.

[vandeman17]

You don’t have to be 10 miles in to the back country to find elk.

[MADMAX]

Don’t drive up and shut off the truck and 2 seconds later bugle from the road/truck