Any suggestions on a good book for elk hunting?

[whacker1]

Just ordered the playbook.  I am looking forward to some reading.
Thanks!

[hoytem]

The Phantom Ghost of Harriet Lou and Backcountry Bowhunting. Both great books the first has several stories and is written by a former outfitter/guide Roland Cheek.

[dromero]

I just started "The Complete Book of Elk Hunting" by Sam Curtis, a rocky mountain elk foundation book. It's really informative so far, lots of info on rifle hunting Montana type terrain. Covers recognizing habitats, understanding behavior, environmental factors, and planning your hunt. 

[coop2424]

I just started "The Complete Book of Elk Hunting" by Sam Curtis, a rocky mountain elk foundation book. It's really informative so far, lots of info on rifle hunting Montana type terrain. Covers recognizing habitats, understanding behavior, environmental factors, and planning your hunt. 

Thanks for the info I will pick that one up next.  I am almost finished reading Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' and it has been very helpful.  Hope to read a couple more before I get out scouting.  Thanks again for everyone's help..

[WonkyWapiti]

I'll give another two thumbs up to Radical Elk Hunting by Mike Lapinski.

[Tim]

"Elk and Elk Hunting"by Wayne Van Zwoll,I have 90% of all the others mentioned and enjoyed them all,but this one is by far the best
Tim

[colockumelk]

 Yes, The PlayBook is designed for Aug. Sept. Oct hunts & really directed more towards the bowhunter that needs to read a situation correctly & have elk close for a shot opportunity! There is no book out there today that has the research that this book has when it comes to sounds & when to use them & why the elk are using them! This info covers nearly 30 years of on hands research on OTC Public Lands with near 150 elk taken by hunters like you & I. All techniques are proven & sounds defined & used are accurate for anyones elk hunt! We are not Outfitters, just passionate elk hunters!

  ElkNut1

Sorry ElkNut I wasn't trying to dissuade anyone from your book.  I have it and along with your CD's learned more about elk hunting in one day than I have in my entire life.  I just don't think your book would be the best for  him since he's hunting late season elk with a rifle. 

[Elknut1]

 Hey, no apology needed! For rifle hunting outside the rut I agree there would be other books that would be a better choice! Thanks!

  ElkNut1

[MissinCaliBlacktails]

Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' is pretty good -- but it is more rocky mtn oriented.  Not sure that any of them have any great secrets for people that have been elk hunting for years though.

Thats the best one I have read. Gives you a state by state break down as well

[ridgefire]

i would also suggest mike lapinski or elk nuts playbook there is some over the counter idaho rut hunts for rifle where the playbook may come in handy

[Pathfinder101]

Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' is pretty good -- but it is more rocky mtn oriented.  Not sure that any of them have any great secrets for people that have been elk hunting for years though.

Thats the best one I have read. Gives you a state by state break down as well

   In my experience, anything by the Eastman's is going to be 1. useful 2.  common sense  3.  Written based off real-world field experience.