February 27, 2012

Pre-Season Bow Set Up

It’s time to get your bow ready for September! Whether you have a new bow, or are just checking the bow that has set stagnant during […]
February 8, 2012

Map Scouting

When researching places to hunt elk, no scouting method is more effective than strapping on the old boot leather and roaming the woods. This method allows […]
November 29, 2011

Learning From Failing

Every year, thousands and thousands of elk hunters will take to the mountains with big dreams and lofty aspirations of putting their tag on the bull […]
October 24, 2011

Hunting the Rut

I always enjoy hunt talk and my favorite topic has to be elk hunting during the rut. September is a special time for us bowhunters and […]
September 21, 2011

Meat Care in the Field

The shot was good, the blood trail was wide, and your bull is on the ground!  Now what?  The simple answer is: Get the animal/meat taken […]
August 29, 2011

Decoys for Elk

The sage crackled and released its pungent scent with each step through the low-lying shrubs. An occasional bugle drifted toward us through the blackness which taxed […]
August 23, 2011

Aggressive Elk Calling

I mopped my brow as I descended the steep and unforgiving ridge  in the hot midday sun.  My purpose for subjecting myself to this torture is no more […]
August 23, 2011

Solo Elk Hunting

I had always dreamed of hunting elk out west. Coming from a small town in Michigan the closest I came to hearing a bugling bull growing […]
August 13, 2011

Calling Big Bulls!

It is awesome to think that we are about a month away from the start of the rut. What a magical, unforgettable time of year it […]
July 13, 2011

DIY Gear – Top 3

As a bivy style hunter I spend several nights on the mountain every year. Hunting this style takes lots of patience and a drive to go […]
July 13, 2011

Gear Failure

If you hunt or spend any amount of time in the mountains chasing wapiti a gear and/or equipment failure is inevitable. I know some of you […]
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 […]