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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2012, 09:31:00 PM »
^ what website did you get that from that is awesome. Thanks you guys fir all the help I am really looking forward to next archery season

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2012, 09:33:47 PM »
All the comments have been spot on.

 The only thing I would add is BE READY TO TAKE THE SHOT.!! I have a buddy that hunts as much a I do but never kills an elk. He has chances, he just doesn't make it happen. Now I am not suggesting taking unethical shots. Just be ready and if he is quartering away in your range take him. If he is SLIGHTLYquartering to that can work also. I have killed 8 elk in six years with my bow and only oe was perfectly broadside . Average yardage for my kills is 41. So be practiced and ready and confident and elk will soon reside in your freezer. :chuckle: :tup:
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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2012, 09:35:03 PM »
my one tip.

Have some good calls, get with JPhelps and Bearmanric on here and get a couple of their calls, they each have a purpose. A lot of times you can get a bull fired up on one but not come in and then use a different one and it will bring the bull in.

Ok two tips - Leave the hoochie momma at home. Learn to call.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2012, 09:39:14 PM »
While road hunting driver and shooter should always have a game plan. :yike:  not really just joking.  Don't overlook the idea of a treestand it can be very effective.   I've killed 4 elk all from the same treestand.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2012, 09:40:58 PM »

www.roehuntingresources.com

. . . absorb everything you can from the Elk Module, etc. 

Beyond that, be in shape and keep a positive attitude, as your "luck" can change in an instant if you are persistent.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2012, 09:52:17 PM »
Management......time, scent, noise, nerve and patience. Manage those things and you are in the top percentile.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2012, 09:52:57 PM »
Lose the riffle, muzzle loader mentality.

Forget what you have learned.

Archery hunters are a breed all there own.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2012, 08:48:24 AM »
do not think like a rifle hunter ( and that is not a slam on rifle hunters) you need to understand how to get close to the elk, 40 yards or better. With a rifle the shoths can be longer. You need to know how to read what they are doing, what they are feeling and understand the ground you are hunting so you can stay on the elk. Never push them if you can help it. it is better to back away from them and hunt them later, I will wait two or three days before I go back on to the same elk I have been on. I know you cant always do this, but this is why I hunt away from the crowds. Good luck and lots of pratice as well shoot good equipment

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2012, 10:28:15 AM »
While road hunting driver and shooter should always have a game plan. :yike:  not really just joking.  Don't overlook the idea of a treestand it can be very effective.   I've killed 4 elk all from the same treestand.

Scouting and tree stand placement are KEY to being successful.  Also, get up higher in the tree (25 to 30ft minimum).  Tree stand hunting elk is easier than you might think.  You just need to know where they are at and pattern their movements.  Remember, come opening day, their movements and habits can change due to all the local activity (i.e., hunters in the woods).  I typically set up two, and sometimes three stands based on where they are going to be opening day and where they are going to go if they feel pressured.  Of course, you need to be able to hit what you are shooting at, so start practicing NOW! (and not just flat ground)  Set up a stand in your backyard and also practice shooting uphill and downhill.

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2012, 10:30:55 AM »
Start saving money so you can hunt out of state every year.
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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2012, 10:48:52 AM »
Aim small, miss small. Get into the habit of picking the smallest speck of dirt you can see to shoot at. Practice by putting a tiny sticker on your target and shoot at that. And, shoot all the time.
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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2012, 10:55:03 AM »
Pack lots of mountain money! Youll need it after a bull runs you over after you squeak the mamma! :chuckle:
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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2012, 10:57:21 AM »
Humility, you have to be able to accept being humbled, if not you will be frustrated and fail or not enjoy archery hunting....
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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2012, 11:40:39 AM »
Take notes, take lots and lots of notes. Ever time you step out in the woods you need to make notes on weather, time of year, location, what you are seeing and where. Every time you have an encounter you need to pay very close attention to all the little details. What were they doing, pay attention to what you are or did do.  Pay attention to whether they are eating, walking, running, where did they come from and where are they going and probably most important what time of day did you seem them in a particular spot.  You will be amazed on how much info you will have to process after each day.  You will quickly find that locating the elk is the easiest part of archery hunting.  Archery hunting is a passion that will consume you. :twocents:

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Re: what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter
« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2012, 12:21:45 PM »
Patience. If you have a feeling your going to blow a herd out before you can get close enough for a shot, your probably going to. It took a few herds spooked to the next county before I learned its best to back out when its not perfect

 


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