what is one tip for a begining elk bowhuter

[westernarcher]

What Buckmark said.

Stay mentally tough. It doesnt matter if you get winded or seen or....... They make great stories next week next month next year... Your next chance is around the corner.

[funkster]

Persistence pays off. When everyone else has given up, that is when the elk come out. One more tip, make sure to put yourself in a position that is going to give you the best success. What I mean by that is scan areas before you enter and make a mental plan. Find natural excape routes they would most likely take. Hope this helps!

[wrongway]

wow what I have learnd on here is better than ant collage education. GO ELK HUNTING

[Instinct]

Learn how to call and dont over call. Dont educate critters

[RB]

Curious about archery gear a rifle will last for decades if taken care of, will a bow last as long, or will it need to be replaced periodically, or maybe parts of it?

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Hunt Idaho so you have a back up plan ; )

[Bean Counter]

Move to New Mexico! Best resident hunter elk state IMHO.

Dont give up on seeking permission on private land. Its hard work but pays off in the end.

[rebal69972]

good boots,lots of time and many miles. be ready

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Move to New Mexico! Best resident hunter elk state IMHO.

Dont give up on seeking permission on private land. Its hard work but pays off in the end.

My hunting partner grew up hunting there, he still isn't used to hunting thick brush and not seeing huge herds.

But hunt a unit that is now hunter friendly.  Meaning you have an opportunity for more than just spikes.  Building confidence in your archery skills is very important.  If you can successfully kill a cow, you won't second guess your abilities when that bull steps out.  Archery hunting is a blast, you won't always be successful, but your skills as a hunter increase tremendously. 

[pianoman9701]

Go in far and go deep or steep where the others won't dare. That's where they be.

[MIKEXRAY]

Befriend someone that knows what they are doing, it will save you years .  I did it by trial and error, mostly error  and it took me to long to figure it out.       Get a call and practice,  you don't have to be an expert to locate bulls.      Get up high or deep before first light, the elk will head to bedding early during the season and you have to be ahead of them.  Catching up is very hard.    Have a great season.   Mike

[D-Rock425]

Don't try to be where the elk are but where they are going to be.  Find good ambush spots and bring a book sit and wait one out.  Its not the most exiting way to do it but is very successful.

[longknife]

Practice shots at diffrent angles,(high-low) as well as diffrent positions,(standing-sitting) the more confidence you have for any close shot, the better,,,,and BE READY!

Heres another one, stay within your comfort zone. Meaning, for now, stay with the 35-40 yrd shots. Would suck to have a trophy bull that was working his way in to you get hit at 90yrds, and never to be found!! Belive it or not this dose happen, wether it be arogance, or just afraid it wont keep working your way. Respect your hunt!


I stated trophy bull, but in all honesty anything i get with a arrow is a trophy to me, a doe, or a cow has the same nutritional value as a buck, or bull

[dylanb]

Thanks guys these are all very helpful tips but about the calling is a locater bugle a high pitch short one or a long growler I have herd a few awensers on this question

[Tbar]

Dylan if you really want to call elk imho you should get elknuts cds and dvds he will also work with you as you progress. And it's the best available imo