July 11, 2017

Hunting Elk in Grizzly Country

I live in Cody, Wyoming, and my elk hunts are conducted in the heart of grizzly habitat.  I’ve had my share of experience with them – […]
August 17, 2016

Early Season Elk Hunting Strategies

I consider any time before September 1st as early season when it comes to elk hunting. Several states offer archery dates beginning in August, and the […]
January 18, 2016

2016 State-by-state Elk Hunting Application Summary

Every serious elk hunter should consider applying for some out-of-state tags. Beginning the application process can be a daunting task, but below is some useful information […]
September 21, 2015

Hunting Open Country Elk

The desolate Wyoming landscape looked more suitable for antelope than elk. The pungent scent of sagebrush stung my nose while my eyes watered from the cold […]
July 22, 2015

Backcountry Gear – 5 Day Checklist

This article will cover some basic gear I use on a 5 day bivy or backpack trip into the backcountry. Since the majority of these trips […]
October 17, 2013

Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country

Living and hunting in the heart of grizzly country in Cody,Wyoming, I’ve had my share of experiences with them. I’ve had backpacks torn up, tents ripped, […]
May 6, 2013

Shed Hunting – Highlights and Mishaps

I shed hunt each and every year with my share of success, as well as failure. Stories of success are always welcome in any crowd, but […]
November 26, 2012

3 Mistakes Elk Hunters Make

There are countless ways to mess up an elk hunt, and through the years, I keep thinking I’ve made most of them. Each year, however, I […]
April 6, 2012

Huntin’ Horns

March 17th, 2012 was one of my favorite horn hunting (antler hunting) days ever. Klay Nelson, a friend from work, and I left town shortly after […]
January 27, 2012

The Life of a Bull Elk

In early summer, around the first of June, cow elk give birth. Each cow typically has a single calf, which can stand on wobbly legs by […]
December 12, 2011

Planning For Next Season

2010 and 2011 were rough years. My chronic back trouble flared up with a vengeance in the fall of 2010 and left me with permanent nerve […]
June 27, 2011

How Are You Preparing?

By now, we all know what elk tags we have drawn for this fall and are busy making plans. Maybe you drew a tag for your […]

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