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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: janttihunter on August 19, 2013, 02:54:47 PM

Title: Tree stand or blind set up
Post by: janttihunter on August 19, 2013, 02:54:47 PM: I may need some advice. I have some elk that have been in this small clearing between 4 am and noon on my cam. They are entering from the north side and the trail I made to get into my stand is on the south side. It's way too thick to get to the north side of them in the dark, and the prevailing wind seems to be from nnw. I set up a treestand 20-30 yards from there entrance thinking it would be an evening spot. How would you guys approach this?

My ideas are to say forget the stand and try to slowly stalk in, there is some good cover but not sure I can be quiet enough.

Or get to my stand at 3am before they get there and hope they will come in after that and stay till shooting time.

Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Tree stang or blind set up
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 19, 2013, 02:56:13 PM: I'd go with the stang. As long as the wind is right.

:chuckle:

Spray down good with scent killer and breath through your nose the whole time.
Title: Re: Tree stang or blind set up
Post by: et1702 on August 19, 2013, 03:01:01 PM: Tree Stand!!!
Title: Re: Tree stang or blind set up
Post by: Elkstuffer on August 19, 2013, 07:08:27 PM: Tree stand as long as it's set up down wind of them and definitely spray down. Dress warm and settle in. I killed a bull 4 yrs ago from a tree stand over a wallow. Pretty awesome. Good luck.