Elk and deer at the same time

[huntnnw]

I specifically target a big Buck I have scouted for the first few days of Sept, then off to chase elk, sure I wouldn't pass up a giant, But the chances of That happening while chasing elk are next to none,  happened once in 20 yrs 

[Hunter Dug]

A oppurtunity is a oppurtunity, I will always shot a deer during elk season cause if I dont I typically will eat tag soup.  Take the chances you get unless you are one of those trophy hunters. It dont need horns to taste good or fill my tummy.

[muleracks]

For me, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness (GMU 249) is the hunt I would go for.  The hunt is 3pt bucks after Sept. 1st then on Sept. 7th (this year) the "Any Elk" kicks in; most everyone focuses on mature bulls.  You can also take a bear if you want and get a chance.  It is a pack in wilderness hunt so be prepared to camp out.  3 peaks outfitters and icicle outfitters pack drop camps.

[let.it.fly]

i shot my deer on opening day of elk last year

[Carnivore]

I too go specifically for elk but am always ready to shoot a buck if one comes along.  I won't take a doe until the last day or two of late season though.  My first couple of years bow hunting were different...it was shoot anything legal.  Once I had a few animals in the freezer I began to get a little more selective.  Any animal with a bow is a challenge and they all taste good.

[elkoholic]

shot this dude 10 minutes into the elk opener last year....

[Drifterat]

I'd interupt my elk hunt for a buck like that anytime. Nice buck!

[coachcw]

multi deer tag for me. Trying to put my kid on a big bull , if old mossyback steps out though he's in trouble. I'll scout for a bull this weekend if we happen across a good buck then bonus.

[billythekidrock]

Early archery elk seems to overlap early archery deer.  Does anyone hunt both at the same time or are the styles of hunting just too different to accomplish that?  I'm a first time elk hunter this year so, please excuse the stupidity of the question.

Just remember that you will lose a day or two of elk hunting if you shoot a deer.

[iRem]

I always go out on deer opener to continue my search for the Big One! But usually wined up waiting to pull back the arrows once elk season starts up, just one of those things.