Post by: JPhelps on February 01, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
Similar to athletes showcasing their skills on gameday hunters only get a short season to make it happen and be sucessful. The majority of the athletes skills and understanding comes through practice. I approach elk season the same way.
I try to better myself by;
*gaining knowledge
*looking at new areas
*physical conditioning
*fine tweaking my equipment
*shooting my bow
*scouting and game cameras
*etc
I'm always curious what others do.
I'm currently only working on physical conditioning (lifting 3 days and cardio 2 days a week), getting ready to start setting up the new bow, and researching a few new areas. Come July I can't wait to get out and put my glass on some bulls and hang cameras.
Post by: ellensburgpo on February 01, 2013, 09:54:17 AM
Google earth etc trying to learn about new units so when the snow melts I have an idea where to start scouting
Completing physical therapy so I can get back to a normal workout routine
Reading the proposed 2013 regs trying to come up with a plan to draw a bull tag again this year
Researching gear in anticipation of going on the high hunt this year
Post by: headshot5 on February 01, 2013, 09:57:10 AM
Post by: uplandhunter870 on February 01, 2013, 10:05:21 AM
im mainly working on physical conditioning, in the gym 7 days a week working on improving cardio, strength training and overall just trying to become leaner. im also researching new gear, not that i need much. and im always shooting something bow rifle or shotgun to keep the shooting skills honed and improved.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on February 01, 2013, 01:57:34 PM
Also, physical training but that’s not necessarily just for elk alone. Cardio 3-5 times a week and strength 5-6 days a week.
Post by: colockumelk on February 01, 2013, 02:33:15 PM
I’m working my butt off trying to earn enough money/vacation time to hunt a couple/few states.
Also, physical training but that’s not necessarily just for elk alone. Cardio 3-5 times a week and strength 5-6 days a week.
Geez BLUEBULLS you are a beast. You work out 8-11 days a week? :chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on February 01, 2013, 02:40:03 PM
Post by: hogsniper on February 01, 2013, 02:54:39 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on February 01, 2013, 02:56:57 PM
I’m working my butt off trying to earn enough money/vacation time to hunt a couple/few states.
Also, physical training but that’s not necessarily just for elk alone. Cardio 3-5 times a week and strength 5-6 days a week.
Geez BLUEBULLS you are a beast. You work out 8-11 days a week? :chuckle:
yeah and most of my workouts are 27 hours a day! :chuckle:
Post by: westside Elkhunter on February 01, 2013, 03:58:02 PM
Fitness- working out five days a week.
Scouting(aka Shed hunting)
Studing maps and google earth
Hike some new spots more that if found deer and elk hunting.
Upgrading some of my gear.
Hopefully buy some trail cameras to set up this summer.
And also do some high country scouting for the high buck hunt
Post by: Landowner on February 01, 2013, 05:17:08 PM
Post by: JLS on February 01, 2013, 05:28:43 PM
I feed 'em, albeit reluctantly at times.
Thank you. I'm sure you don't get told this enough, but I for one greatly appreciate it.
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 01, 2013, 05:39:08 PM
Post by: THINK_N_ELK on February 01, 2013, 05:39:33 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 01, 2013, 05:41:01 PM
Post by: EyeTooth on February 01, 2013, 05:44:14 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 01, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Post by: xd2005 on February 01, 2013, 06:07:41 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on February 01, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
Post by: EyeTooth on February 01, 2013, 06:23:21 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 01, 2013, 07:50:06 PM
I feed 'em, albeit reluctantly at times.
That is great wildlife enhancment! If you need anything such as SEA FOOD let me know? I would be able to deliver as long as you keep feeding and posting pics!!! PS: i dont even want to hunt your vast property! Just keep the pics coming. Thanks Andy
as for the subject at had: Shoot all the time, keep up on six game cameras from Buckley to Billings. And eat the purest of protein between workouts!
Post by: coachcw on February 01, 2013, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 01, 2013, 08:04:35 PM
And eat the purest of protein between workouts!
Kind of an ironic circle that I use the elk meat to get me better at killing elk :tup:
Post by: JPhelps on February 01, 2013, 08:21:43 PM
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" - Benjamin Franklin
Post by: kenzmad on February 01, 2013, 08:31:17 PM
Post by: Yankee on February 01, 2013, 08:59:30 PM
Post by: xd2005 on February 01, 2013, 09:11:56 PM
I,along with alot of others will wait til september and start asking questions on here. You will know it's us because our clubs code states we must include the following sentence " I am not looking for anyone's honey holes" :chuckle:You have too many posts. :chuckle:
Post by: cwuhunter on February 01, 2013, 09:12:40 PM
Post by: xd2005 on February 01, 2013, 09:14:30 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on February 01, 2013, 09:15:00 PM
luck
That doesn't hurt either
Post by: EyeTooth on February 01, 2013, 09:21:02 PM
That’s a splendid quote to carry with you. It’s says it all. I believe that IS why you are where you are as a hunter. I hope you don’t mind me saying this. Do it as good as you can for as long as you can, and never forget your wife and family because it won’t last forever.
Post by: EyeTooth on February 01, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 01, 2013, 09:47:37 PM
JPhelps,
That’s a splendid quote to carry with you. It’s says it all. I believe that IS why you are where you are as a hunter. I hope you don’t mind me saying this. Do it as good as you can for as long as you can, and never forget your wife and family because it won’t last forever.
I hope you aren't talking about my wife and family not lasting forever :'( (Just playing and I know what you mean).
I am fortunate that I learned to value my time afield at a young age and get everything out of it, even though I constantly have to remind myself to NOT EVER give up or I will regret it. I won't lie though I am very driven to be successful because I know I won't be able to go at this pace forever.
Eyetooth, sometimes going along is just as fun. :tup: Trevor's peaches ridge tag was one of the most memorable hunts I have been on and didn't have a tag in my pocket.
Post by: GoPlayOutside on February 01, 2013, 09:59:17 PM
I love watching videos of awesome looking elk country, and then researching that area because the camera man slipped up and filmed the Trailhead sign. Pause and Zoom works great these days.
When I stay Home (Washington), I eat lots of carrots and work on my eyesight. Sometimes it's hard seeing a "True Spike" :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2013, 10:16:08 PM
crossfit till i wanna puke . and trying to figure out how to pull a quality tag !I think you got it figured out, Coach.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on February 02, 2013, 08:16:18 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 02, 2013, 08:24:29 AM
Post by: Commando on February 02, 2013, 06:29:32 PM
Post by: Landowner on February 02, 2013, 07:44:12 PM
I really just enjoy scouting trips and it has paid off for me in recent years.
No substitute for the scouting, and knowing the ground you hunt.
Post by: Bean Counter on February 02, 2013, 07:50:09 PM
Post by: Stizz on February 02, 2013, 08:19:27 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 03, 2013, 10:24:17 AM
Spent an hour yesterday practicing my calling and went for a 45 minute Jog with the daughter in the stroller. Combining family time with getting better.
Post by: JPhelps on February 03, 2013, 10:25:42 AM
Post by: earlmarne on February 03, 2013, 10:29:48 AM
been making changes to my gear where i saw a problem last year.
doing as much shooting as possible.
looking at gettin a tree stand
some good binos
Post by: elkpack on February 03, 2013, 12:57:01 PM
Post by: Kingpuck on February 10, 2013, 10:25:09 PM