March 28, 2011

Bugle, or slip in silent?

Ready to take the plunge into the Idaho backcountry! For most of us, being an effective elk killer is no “overnight success”. Years of patience, hard […]
July 31, 2010

Calling all Quitters

I have lots of advice. Whether your going to buy a new 4×4 truck, or going out for dinner, I can usually put in my “two […]
July 31, 2010

Dirk’s day pack

My day pack consists of many of the same items that most hunters carry. Some are more crucial than others and I will try and highlight […]
June 6, 2010

Working toward Elk Season

This time of year while talking to friends, I frequently hear the comment ” I cant wait till elk season”! And that gets me thinking “why […]
May 28, 2010

The Countdown Begins

The final 90 days are upon us before the season opener. This is when I shift from “Slacker Dude” into “The Elk Killer”. I work 60 […]
April 9, 2010

Lucky Thirteen

2007 archery elk season had started off with a bang. Opening day found my brother Lance and I, at a favorite “low country” hunting spot. The […]
March 19, 2010

Defining Moments

  As elk hunters most of us can think back to a moment, scenario, or hunt that changed you or your approach to hunting.  Some of […]
February 19, 2010

Hung-up on Bull Elk

Every season we look back and reflect upon what we could have done differently on a particular elk hunt. The scenario goes like this – ” […]