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| Little Fish:
I have a theory that even though success rates for elk seem fairly low there is a select group who get their elk every year. Is this true? If you are one of those guys/gals what is it that makes you successful? When it comes to fishing I catch more than the average fisherman, but when it comes to hunting I'm a rookie. I'd sure like to get there someday so any advice is appreciated. LF |
| boneaddict:
I think what you are saying is true abou t the successful. I think you need to start thinking like the animal, and remember one thing. They don't have a schedule like we do. They need to eat drink and sleep, they can do it when they want, they don't have comforts like we do, and all they have to do is survive. I think a little luck helps, but I am a firm believer that you make your own luck. Its not a matter of who hikes the farthest, etc. You do need to work hard, spend the time out there, be quiet, and get er done when the animal makes that little mistake. Many people work hard, but can't get the crunch done when it is needed. They are fumbling with equipment, startled, nerve racked, or may not even have the determination to be out when its cold, drink that extra beer, play that extra prank, and hope for luck. |
| finnman:
I am a firm believer in that statement. My younger brother and I both took up elk hunting the same year(1992). We both shot bulls up near Eatonville that year with our rifles. Since then he has been on an elk killing rampage! We both switched to archery in 1997, I have only killed 2 elk with my bow since, he on the other hand has shot 8 since then, including 7 in a row in Washington with his bow! His love for elk and elk hunting is unmatched, his effort level and determination are unreal, and he is extremely aggresive with elk and their behavior. Not to mention he is the best shot in our entire hunting party, consistent 4 inch groups at 70 yards, shoots all year long so he is sharp come sept. 8th. I envy him! |
| high country:
I am running 9 for 10 on elk, 100% on deer for the last 16 years and killed a bear every year I have hunted them.....that is 5, I swaer I will never kill another each time I shoot one.....other then spring bear. I never quit hunting, I have quit a few jobs to get time off and I spend more time scouting and shooting than most school bus loads of joe hunters. some guys like to go to the lake in the summer, I just keep my favorite herd of elk in check. |
| Little Fish:
....just as I suspected. So what are most important things someone needs to do to become a super hunter? Is it scouting? More practice with the bow or gun? Practice on the calls? Physical conditioning? I can do all of the above except for the scouting since I don't live very close to the areas I'm planning on hunting. If I were to find a way to do more scouting how do I quantify how much is enough? Do I locate 2 or 3 different bulls before opening day? How about finding a herd to concentrate on? Is it enough to identify "elky" looking locations then jump from spot to spot until I find animals? |
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