Post by: coop2424 on January 28, 2010, 04:42:25 PM
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Post by: wapiti hunter2 on January 28, 2010, 06:21:15 PM
http://www.sagecreekforums.com/phpforum/viewtopic.php?t=8699&highlight=elk+hunting+book
Post by: dromero on January 28, 2010, 06:58:25 PM
Post by: coop2424 on January 28, 2010, 08:21:16 PM
Post by: Little Fish on January 29, 2010, 12:21:18 PM
Post by: coop2424 on January 29, 2010, 12:29:03 PM
How do you plan on hunting them (weapon choice and East or West side).
Last year I did East with rifle and actually got into them a couple times. This year I will be a resident in ID so I will be doing OTC Idaho with rifle this year. So I am going to have to do some heavy scouting since ID is completely new to me...
Post by: colockumelk on January 29, 2010, 01:43:43 PM
Post by: Curly on January 29, 2010, 02:02:05 PM
Lapinski recommends the following books:
- Radical Elk Hunting Strategies (Lapinki)
- Successful Big Game Hunting (Duncan Gilchrist
- Elk Hunting in the Northern Rockies (Ed Wolff)
Post by: Little Fish on January 29, 2010, 02:14:08 PM
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Post by: Elknut1 on January 30, 2010, 09:18:15 AM
Yes, The PlayBook is designed for Aug. Sept. Oct hunts & really directed more towards the bowhunter that needs to read a situation correctly & have elk close for a shot opportunity! There is no book out there today that has the research that this book has when it comes to sounds & when to use them & why the elk are using them! This info covers nearly 30 years of on hands research on OTC Public Lands with near 150 elk taken by hunters like you & I. All techniques are proven & sounds defined & used are accurate for anyones elk hunt! We are not Outfitters, just passionate elk hunters!
ElkNut1
Post by: whacker1 on January 30, 2010, 12:44:47 PM
Thanks!
Post by: hoytem on January 30, 2010, 05:59:05 PM
Post by: dromero on February 18, 2010, 11:49:48 AM
Post by: coop2424 on February 18, 2010, 12:00:25 PM
I just started "The Complete Book of Elk Hunting" by Sam Curtis, a rocky mountain elk foundation book. It's really informative so far, lots of info on rifle hunting Montana type terrain. Covers recognizing habitats, understanding behavior, environmental factors, and planning your hunt. :twocents:
Thanks for the info I will pick that one up next. I am almost finished reading Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' and it has been very helpful. Hope to read a couple more before I get out scouting. Thanks again for everyone's help..
Post by: WonkyWapiti on February 18, 2010, 10:32:26 PM
Post by: Tim on February 19, 2010, 06:35:34 AM
Tim
Post by: colockumelk on February 19, 2010, 10:45:45 AM
Yes, The PlayBook is designed for Aug. Sept. Oct hunts & really directed more towards the bowhunter that needs to read a situation correctly & have elk close for a shot opportunity! There is no book out there today that has the research that this book has when it comes to sounds & when to use them & why the elk are using them! This info covers nearly 30 years of on hands research on OTC Public Lands with near 150 elk taken by hunters like you & I. All techniques are proven & sounds defined & used are accurate for anyones elk hunt! We are not Outfitters, just passionate elk hunters!
ElkNut1
Sorry ElkNut I wasn't trying to dissuade anyone from your book. I have it and along with your CD's learned more about elk hunting in one day than I have in my entire life. I just don't think your book would be the best for him since he's hunting late season elk with a rifle.
Post by: Elknut1 on February 19, 2010, 01:30:13 PM
Hey, no apology needed! For rifle hunting outside the rut I agree there would be other books that would be a better choice! Thanks!
ElkNut1
Post by: MissinCaliBlacktails on February 19, 2010, 05:27:12 PM
Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' is pretty good -- but it is more rocky mtn oriented. Not sure that any of them have any great secrets for people that have been elk hunting for years though.:yeah: Thats the best one I have read. Gives you a state by state break down as well
Post by: ridgefire on February 19, 2010, 11:08:51 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 21, 2010, 09:45:50 AM
Mike Eastman's 'Elk Hunting the West' is pretty good -- but it is more rocky mtn oriented. Not sure that any of them have any great secrets for people that have been elk hunting for years though.:yeah: Thats the best one I have read. Gives you a state by state break down as well
:yeah: In my experience, anything by the Eastman's is going to be 1. useful 2. common sense 3. Written based off real-world field experience.