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 […]
March 21, 2011

Unsuccessful

I left camp early that morning to hit my favorite ridge. I went alone, leaving my hunting partner to do some running and phone calling he […]
March 21, 2011

My Favorite Elk Hunt

Over the years there have been SO many favorite elk hunts, they all, every last one of them, stick out as favorites. All of them! There […]
March 7, 2011

Prep Report – March 2011

Hunting season can take its toll on a person who goes at it relentlessly for several months on end. I know my wife and family are […]
February 14, 2011

“My Elk Rifle”

  Traditions “My elk rifle” – This phrase is undoubtedly the beginning of many debates. Most hunters hold their trusty rifles in very high regard, even […]
January 24, 2011

The Cost of Hunting Out of State

For many hunters, the thought of traveling out of state for an elk hunt may seem daunting. The homework of finding an area, scouting, and planning […]
October 29, 2010

Idaho Rifle Elk Hunt 2010

Since Matt had a school board meeting he wasn’t going to be able to get to my house in Drain until about 11 pm on Monday […]
October 23, 2010

2010 DIY Back Country Elk

I began preparing for this hunt a couple of days in advance, but this time it was going to be a little different. My wife, Meagon, […]