Post by: Buck Rub Jr on March 19, 2015, 07:43:58 AM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 19, 2015, 01:15:24 PM
North American Elk: Ecology and Management by Dale E. Toweill (Compiler), Daniel P. Metz (Editor), Jack Ward Thomas (Editor)
This is not an adventure book but quite possibly the most comprehensive book there is about... well, elk ;). It reads kind of like a college science text book but is absolutely elk information overload. You can find one used if you really dig around for under $50.
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on March 19, 2015, 01:42:45 PM
Here ya go buddy.
North American Elk: Ecology and Management by Dale E. Toweill (Compiler), Daniel P. Metz (Editor), Jack Ward Thomas (Editor)
This is not an adventure book but quite possibly the most comprehensive book there is about... well, elk ;). It reads kind of like a college science text book but is absolutely elk information overload. You can find one used if you really dig around for under $50.
Thanks man!
Post by: mburrows on March 19, 2015, 01:49:06 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 19, 2015, 02:00:14 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 19, 2015, 03:13:38 PM
Here ya go buddy.
North American Elk: Ecology and Management by Dale E. Toweill (Compiler), Daniel P. Metz (Editor), Jack Ward Thomas (Editor)
This is not an adventure book but quite possibly the most comprehensive book there is about... well, elk ;). It reads kind of like a college science text book but is absolutely elk information overload. You can find one used if you really dig around for under $50.
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The Elk of North America by Olaus Murie - c. 1951. It's very outdated but entertaining to read.
I have both the 1982 and 2002 version of Elk Ecology and Management. Phantom is correct about college science text book, but if you want the best answer to an elk question, some of the best science is in those books. Olaus Murie "the father of modern elk management" may have known more about elk than any of us will ever know. His advocating for elk management has significantly impacted how many elk are alive today.
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on March 19, 2015, 09:17:24 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 20, 2015, 05:12:05 AM
I understand his contributions to elk management. But in the 60 years since the book was written, elk have changed many of their habits. That's all that I was alluding to.Here ya go buddy.
North American Elk: Ecology and Management by Dale E. Toweill (Compiler), Daniel P. Metz (Editor), Jack Ward Thomas (Editor)
This is not an adventure book but quite possibly the most comprehensive book there is about... well, elk ;). It reads kind of like a college science text book but is absolutely elk information overload. You can find one used if you really dig around for under $50.
andThe Elk of North America by Olaus Murie - c. 1951. It's very outdated but entertaining to read.
I have both the 1982 and 2002 version of Elk Ecology and Management. Phantom is correct about college science text book, but if you want the best answer to an elk question, some of the best science is in those books. Olaus Murie "the father of modern elk management" may have known more about elk than any of us will ever know. His advocating for elk management has significantly impacted how many elk are alive today.
Post by: rtspring on March 20, 2015, 06:40:45 AM
The basics may be found by reading what worked once, but you will be far better off getting your degree in elk life from live elk in the woods. You can "hunt" elk anytime of year. You just cant kill them..
Listento them, watch them, day after day and they will teach you alot. Ive probably read just about every piece of literature on elk and very few added anything to my resume. Usually they all say pretty much the same thing just words changed around.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 20, 2015, 12:04:14 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 20, 2015, 12:05:44 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on March 20, 2015, 01:17:40 PM
No book can teach you real life hunting scenarios.. All elk from county to county , state to state act in diffrent manners , patterns and behaviors..Makes sense! We chase the elk around quite a bit where we hunt for during the deer season and scouting trips, this year will be the first year I'll be actually elk hunting. I have the specific area in mind where I want to chase them and all that jazz, just have to start some scouting more and more as the season approaches. Was just thinking some books might give me some good info or ideas. I do agree that nothing is better than field experience.
The basics may be found by reading what worked once, but you will be far better off getting your degree in elk life from live elk in the woods. You can "hunt" elk anytime of year. You just cant kill them..
Listento them, watch them, day after day and they will teach you alot. Ive probably read just about every piece of literature on elk and very few added anything to my resume. Usually they all say pretty much the same thing just words changed around.
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 20, 2015, 02:09:59 PM
No book can teach you real life hunting scenarios.. All elk from county to county , state to state act in diffrent manners , patterns and behaviors..
The basics may be found by reading what worked once, but you will be far better off getting your degree in elk life from live elk in the woods. You can "hunt" elk anytime of year. You just cant kill them..
Listento them, watch them, day after day and they will teach you alot. Ive probably read just about every piece of literature on elk and very few added anything to my resume. Usually they all say pretty much the same thing just words changed around.
Much can be learned from books, especially by someone without much or any experience. I agree that experience is most important, but there are a lot of experienced hunters who write lots of books with plenty of good advice and observations which can be applied to your own hunting situations. Take elknuts books and CDs. There's tons of useful tips and real life hunting situations that many of us will come across sooner or later. I think someone looking for information shouldn't limit themselves to one area.
Post by: mikelonsford on March 20, 2015, 02:22:58 PM
Eastman's has some good stories in their magazine.
http://www.amazon.com/Bugling-Elk-Complete-Early-Season-Hunting/dp/0912299037 (http://www.amazon.com/Bugling-Elk-Complete-Early-Season-Hunting/dp/0912299037)
Good Luck