I mainly hunt deer and bear. Elk hunting is an area I don't feel very confident in, so I'm asking for some advice. I have an archery tag, and I'll probably pick up a rifle tag for my son. I don't buy the Weyerhaeuser permit, so my hunting is usually in either state land, or Port Blakely/Sierra Pacific walk-ins.
I live in Chehalis, so units I'll stick to are probably 672, 501, 505, 530, and 667. I see 666 is open for any elk during rifle season, and there's a small amount of state land showing on ONX, which I thought about taking my son to.
I have a handful of spots where I've seen elk sign at different times of the year, but I rarely lay eyes on elk- unless they're in farmer's fields while I'm driving by. I guess I'm wondering what a good tactic would be through Nov. to mid Dec?
Should I be glassing clearcuts, hitting the woods, staying in spots I've seen scat and rubs earlier in the year, or trying to locate them by calling?
Sorry for my ignorance in this area, but any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!