Hey, I’m giving you pearls here.

[trophyhunt]

Hunt all day!!  I killed my biggest bull at 12 noon, plus killed more animals between 10-2.

[7mmfan]

Hunt all day!!  I killed my biggest bull at 12 noon, plus killed more animals between 10-2.

 

[b0bbyg]

Hunt all day!!  I killed my biggest bull at 12 noon, plus killed more animals between 10-2.

 

 I have stumbled into some really nice critters walking back to camp. Learned the hard way to hunt back to camp watching some of those run off because I spooked them as I was not paying attention.

[GASoline71]

Accept the fact that big bulls are smarter than you give them credit for.  Big bulls don't get big from being stupid.

Gary

[vandeman17]

Don't underestimate the moon phase

[kisfish]

I see this happen all the time. Guy shows up to hunt all week in a brand new never worn pair of boots. That never goes well

[blackpowderhunter]

just because there's other hunters in the general area isnt a bad thing.
know the escape routes, and hunt them...only a matter of time until they get bumped by the guy who took 'your' spot.

[slowhand]

Have a plan A,B,C,D, and sometimes even E.
Also have spots A,B,C,D and yep even an E.
Because sometimes it's closed, there are 7 other trucks there today, they just started logging yesterday (no access), fire danger shuts all the access gates, or they sell the land to a timber company that wants $$$$$ for a lease to hunt your favorite spot.
I have seen all of that in My time as many of you have too.
Pearl "Use that off season time to build your list of locations and options." 
 

[bracer40]

I find using a mantra to keep my head in the game “All Day!” Helps keep me focused and hopeful..especially after 4-5 days of no elk sounds, sightings or fresh sign.

“It only takes one”
“It can happen in a single moment”
“Anytime now!”

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Don't leave something at the truck and figure you will hike back if you get something down. You will kick yourself the whole way back.

[vandeman17]

I find using a mantra to keep my head in the game “All Day!” Helps keep me focused and hopeful..especially after 4-5 days of no elk sounds, sightings or fresh sign.

“It only takes one”
“It can happen in a single moment”
“Anytime now!”

This is especially true in September when days are LONG and sleep is short

[WSU]

I find using a mantra to keep my head in the game “All Day!” Helps keep me focused and hopeful..especially after 4-5 days of no elk sounds, sightings or fresh sign.

“It only takes one”
“It can happen in a single moment”
“Anytime now!”

This is especially true in September when days are LONG and sleep is short

Don't hunt somewhere for 4-5 that has no fresh sign.  LOL 

[slowhand]

I find using a mantra to keep my head in the game “All Day!” Helps keep me focused and hopeful..especially after 4-5 days of no elk sounds, sightings or fresh sign.

“It only takes one”
“It can happen in a single moment”
“Anytime now!”

This is especially true in September when days are LONG and sleep is short

Don't hunt somewhere for 4-5 that has no fresh sign.  LOL

Solid point

[Jonathan_S]

I find using a mantra to keep my head in the game “All Day!” Helps keep me focused and hopeful..especially after 4-5 days of no elk sounds, sightings or fresh sign.

“It only takes one”
“It can happen in a single moment”
“Anytime now!”

This is especially true in September when days are LONG and sleep is short

Don't hunt somewhere for 4-5 that has no fresh sign.  LOL

Solid point

Doesn't apply everywhere though. Sometimes you're hunting elk that are on a 2-10 day cycle and if you're on fresh sign...you're where they were yesterday.

[fishngamereaper]

If you take a nap in elk country make sure you knock an arrow first....


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