Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Elk101.com | Eat. Sleep. HUNT ELK! Elk101.com | Eat. Sleep. HUNT ELK! ## Posts - [Articles](https://www.elk101.com/articles/) - [Does Elk Calling Really Work?](https://www.elk101.com/2025/08/does-elk-calling-really-work/) - As we’re preparing to leave for our first elk hunt of the season next week, I have a lot on my mind – travel prep, gear lists, tactics for pre-rut hunting during a full moon, etc. But the one thought that is dominating my focus right now is hearing that first elk bugle of the - [The Best Week for Hunting Elk in 2025](https://www.elk101.com/2025/03/best-week-to-hunt-elk-2025/) - As elk hunters, we don’t always have the luxury of hunting during the “prime” week each fall. And even if we do, it can be difficult to nail down what the “prime” days might be from one season to the next. What we might consider to be the best elk hunting dates can - and - [The Best Week for Hunting Elk in 2024](https://www.elk101.com/2024/03/best-week-to-hunt-elk-2024/) - Elk season is less than 6 months away, and it's time to start strategizing on how we can capitalize on the limited time we have this fall to make 2024's elk hunting seasons as successful as possible. Additionally, a lot of hunters need to schedule their time off from work and families far in advance, - [Corey's 2023 Elk Call Recommendations](https://www.elk101.com/2023/07/corey-elk-call-recommendations/) - September is just around the corner, and if you haven’t started practicing with your elk calls yet, there’s no better time than right now! As you’ve likely heard, Corey Jacobsen is no longer affiliated with Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls, which gave him a chance to test every single diaphragm elk call you can imagine, as - [Elk Call Survey](https://www.elk101.com/2023/07/elk-call-survey/) - PLEASE READ: Important Message from Elk101's Corey Jacobsen I have been receiving several emails and messages lately regarding elk calls, specifically my Elk101 branded signature line of elk calls, and I wanted to let you know that I am no longer involved or affiliated with Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls (RMHC) in any way. - [Which Week to Hunt Elk in 2023?](https://www.elk101.com/2023/01/which-week-to-hunt-elk-2023/) - It seems like just yesterday we were chasing bugles, and now here we are, already working on plans for this fall's elk hunting adventures. Many hunters need to lock in the dates for their hunts to be able to secure time off from work, which means it's time to figure out which week (or weeks) - [The Best Week for Hunting Elk in 2022](https://www.elk101.com/2022/03/the-best-week-to-hunt-elk-in-2022/) - Many elk hunters need to enter their vacation time at work 6 months in advance, which means it's time to figure out which week (or weeks) are going to be the most productive for elk hunting this fall. To determine the best week to hunt elk each fall, there are two primary indicators I - [Hunting Elk in Grizzly Country](https://www.elk101.com/2021/07/hunting-elk-in-grizzly-bear-country/) - A pinecone drops to the ground with a soft thud. A calm breeze causes a branch to brush against the side of the tent. A mouse scurries across the tarp. In the daylight, none of these common elk camp events cause any need for worry. In the dark of night, however, these sounds - and - [Working Out for Elk Season](https://www.elk101.com/2011/05/working-out-for-elk-season/) - Last week Tony wrote an awesome article on staying in shape, rather than getting in shape, and it goes hand-in-hand with my personal schedule for working out. After many years of "cramming" for elk season, I finally caught on to the concept of working out year-round. As we get older, it seems to take forever - [New Diaphragm Elk Call From Elk101.com!](https://www.elk101.com/2017/05/new-diaphragm-elk-call/) - As many of you are aware, I have been working with Kurt at Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls to develop a new diaphragm elk call. It has been a long adventure 6 months in the making, and one that we have both taken very seriously. In fact, I think it is probably safe to say that - [Crossover Stabilizer Review](https://www.elk101.com/2017/08/crossover-stabilizer-review/) - Last fall, I wrote an article on some of the gear that I felt performed well for me during elk season. In that article, I talked about one of the new items that I was most impressed with - the Crossover Stabilizer from Crossroads Archery. (Click Here to read the article from last fall). Since - [The Best Week to Hunt Elk in 2021](https://www.elk101.com/2020/12/the-best-week-to-hunt-elk-in-2021/) - It's officially Elk Season!!! OK, maybe not in the official sense, but one of the most important aspects of Elk season is - or should be - in full swing now! And that is the planning process for this year's elk hunts. It's application season and time to start looking at when, where, and how - [The Real Cost of Going On an Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2020/03/the-real-cost-of-going-on-an-elk-hunt/) - I don’t personally know any hunter who doesn’t dream of going elk hunting. But for many, elk hunting never becomes more than just that - a dream. There are so many obstacles and unknowns, that it truly can become paralyzing, to the point that the dream never gets legs and becomes a reality. Trying to - [Which Week for Elk Hunting in 2020?](https://www.elk101.com/2020/01/which-week-for-elk-hunting-in-2020/) - It's officially Elk Season!!! OK, maybe not in the official sense, but one of the most important aspects of Elk season is - or should be - in full swing now! And that is the planning process for this year's elk hunts. It's application season and time to start looking at when, where, and how - [The Frontal Shot on Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2019/05/the-frontal-shot-on-elk/) - Taking a frontal shot on an elk has been a controversial topic for many years, and for good reason. Most of the reasoning against taking the shot, however, has originated from one of two perspectives: a lack of understanding of elk anatomy or a previous bad experience with the shot. I just finished creating a - [Which Week for Hunting Elk in 2019](https://www.elk101.com/2019/01/which-week-for-hunting-elk-in-2019/) - Did you know that Elk season officially starts in January? Well, at least one of the most important aspects of Elk season starts in January! And that is the planning process for this year's elk hunts. It is application season and time to start looking at when, where, and how we are going elk hunting - [Skullhooker Giveaway and Promo](https://www.elk101.com/2017/11/skullhooker-giveaway-and-promo/) - We have teamed up with our good friends at Skullhooker to give away 2 Free Skullhooker "Big Hookers"! Plus, during this giveaway, all Skullhooker products at the Elk101 Store are 25% off!!! Visit http://www.elk101store.com/gear/mounts/skull-hooker to order yours today! (No code necessary....product already marked down 25% through Monday November 20th). There are 3 ways to enter to win, - [First Aid - Broadhead in Leg!](https://www.elk101.com/2018/10/first-aid-broadhead-in-leg/) - Last week, we released Episode 9 of the Elk Talk Podcast, which included my conversation with David Brinker about the “broadhead in the leg” incident that we experienced while hunting Roosevelt elk together in Oregon. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to this Episode, it’s worth a listen. Click one of the links - [Backcountry Fuel Box review - Food for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2018/08/backcountry-fuel-box-review-food-for-elk-hunters/) - [Wyoming "Day-by-Day" Elk Hunt Series - The Linguists Rough Cuts](https://www.elk101.com/2018/08/day-by-day-wyoming-elk-hunt-linguists-rough-cuts/) - In September 2016, the crew from Elk101.com teamed up with Sitka Gear, YETI Coolers, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to film "The Linguists", an incredible film about the history of modern day elk calling. Beginning on Monday, August 13, 2018, you can follow along on the "behind-the-scenes", day-by-day video series and relive each day - [Motivation for Elk Season Fitness](https://www.elk101.com/2017/05/motivation-for-elk-season-fitness/) - There is a lot of information here on Elk101.com regarding preparing physically for elk season. The purpose of this article is not to debate whether or not you need to be an elite athlete to kill elk, but rather, to share a few tips I use to help stay motivated to get in the best - [In the Heat of the Moment](https://www.elk101.com/2018/06/in-the-heat-of-the-moment/) - Several years ago, I wrote an article titled "The Setup: Elk Huntings' Critical Conjuncture". In that article, I talked about how the setup is truly the most critical point in an elk hunt where success or failure is determined. Or, in other words, your setup will determine your success more than any other aspect of - [In the Heat of the Moment](https://www.elk101.com/2018/06/in-the-heat-of-the-moment/) - Several years ago, I wrote an article titled "The Setup: Elk Huntings' Critical Conjuncture". In that article, I talked about how the setup is truly the most critical point in an elk hunt where success or failure is determined. Or, in other words, your setup will determine your success more than any other aspect of - [LIVE Elk Hunting Q&A](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/live-elk-hunting-qa/) - Last week, I had the opportunity to take over the MTN OPS Facebook page, and host a LIVE Elk Hunting Q&A. It was awesome, and there was great engagement and participation, along with some GREAT elk hunting questions. Some of the topics I was able to address included: Scouting Early Rut (pre-rut) Hunting Decoys Travel Corridors - [Official Launch of the New 'CONTENDER' Diaphragm Elk Call](https://www.elk101.com/2018/01/official-launch-of-the-new-contender-diaphragm-elk-call/) - Nearly 18 months ago, I began working closely with Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls to develop a new diaphragm elk call that would incorporate every characteristic I felt a diaphragm elk call should possess. It was a tall order, but I truly felt it was possible to bring the very best of every necessary feature into - [Planning Your 2018 Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2018/03/planning-your-2018-elk-hunt/) - It's hard to believe we're already into the month of March! That means elk season is less than 6 months away! It also means that application season is well underway, and plans for the 2018 elk season are falling into shape for many elk hunters. If you haven't locked in your plans for the 2018 - [Top 5 Stealth Cam captures - 2017 Elk Season](https://www.elk101.com/2017/11/top-5-stealth-cam-captures-2017-elk-season/) - Hi, my name is Corey, and I'm addicted to trail cameras. Seriously, these things are so much fun! I am almost giddy walking in to check on my trail cams, filled with anticipation of what might be waiting on there....and what might be waiting over the next ridge! I upgraded my entire trail camera line - [Choosing an Elk Hunting Backpack](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/choosing-an-elk-hunting-backpack/) - As I get into the full swing of summer scouting and start to finalize my gear for the upcoming hunts, I wanted to share some of the research I did, and some of the most important factors I considered in choosing a backpack for hunting elk this fall. For the past several years, - [Make Your Voice Heard - Idaho's Wildlife](https://www.elk101.com/2017/01/make-your-voice-heard-idahos-wildlife/) - In my opinion, politics have no place in wildlife management. In fact, in 1938, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission was established to remove politics from wildlife management. Unfortunately, a few elected politicians in Idaho have decided to use their position and political power to strong-arm certain wildlife management agendas into action. Because - [Judging Elk in the Field](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/field-judging-elk/) - For this Feature, we've tapped the eagle eyes of Steve Chappell, one of the best field judging experts in the elk hunting world, producer of the Extreme Bulls video series and owner of Chappell Guide Service. How to Accurately Score a Bull on the Hoof by Steve Chappell With the draw results out in the - [2017 Elk Season Teaser](https://www.elk101.com/2017/10/2017-elk-season-teaser/) - 2016 was an incredible elk season, and one that I thought would take a long time - if ever - to top. However, 2017 will go down as even better, if you can believe that! I am working on a recap of the season, but for now, here is a quick teaser video of some - [2017 Elk Season Teaser](https://www.elk101.com/2017/10/2017-elk-season-teaser/) - 2016 was an incredible elk season, and one that I thought would take a long time - if ever - to top. However, 2017 will go down as even better, if you can believe that! I am working on a recap of the season, but for now, here is a quick teaser video of some - [Hunting Elk in Grizzly Country](https://www.elk101.com/2017/07/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 - both good and bad. I’ve had backpacks torn up, tents ripped, camps destroyed, and also been charged a few times. Many hunters are not willing to venture into grizzly - [Trailer for "The Linguists"](https://www.elk101.com/2017/07/trailer-for-the-linguists/) - I am so excited to FINALLY be able to share the major film project I have spent the past 12 months working on with my good friends at Sitka Gear! David Brinker (Sitka Gear) approached me last spring (2016) with an idea for a new film that I immediately said yes to. He brought in - [Trailer for "The Linguists"](https://www.elk101.com/2017/07/trailer-for-the-linguists/) - I am so excited to FINALLY be able to share the major film project I have spent the past 12 months working on with my good friends at Sitka Gear! David Brinker (Sitka Gear) approached me last spring (2016) with an idea for a new film that I immediately said yes to. He brought in - [New App for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/new-app-for-elk-hunters/) - When the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was initially launched in June of last year, I immediately saw the value of being able to access the wealth of elk hunting content contained within the course, without a cellular or internet connection. The possibilities would be endless....in the field, on an airplane, anywhere in the world. - [New App for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/new-app-for-elk-hunters/) - When the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was initially launched in June of last year, I immediately saw the value of being able to access the wealth of elk hunting content contained within the course, without a cellular or internet connection. The possibilities would be endless....in the field, on an airplane, anywhere in the world. - [New App for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/new-app-for-elk-hunters/) - When the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was initially launched in June of last year, I immediately saw the value of being able to access the wealth of elk hunting content contained within the course, without a cellular or internet connection. The possibilities would be endless....in the field, on an airplane, anywhere in the world. - [New App for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/new-app-for-elk-hunters/) - When the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was initially launched in June of last year, I immediately saw the value of being able to access the wealth of elk hunting content contained within the course, without a cellular or internet connection. The possibilities would be endless....in the field, on an airplane, anywhere in the world. - [New App for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/new-app-for-elk-hunters/) - When the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was initially launched in June of last year, I immediately saw the value of being able to access the wealth of elk hunting content contained within the course, without a cellular or internet connection. The possibilities would be endless....in the field, on an airplane, anywhere in the world. - [Build Your Own DIY Archery Target](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/build-your-own-diy-archery-target/) - I absolutely love shooting my bow. Seriously. It's therapy, and I know that each day I shoot my bow brings me one day closer to elk season. And elk season is just around the corner! One of the disadvantages of shooting my bow a lot is that I wear out targets. And targets are not - [Build Your Own DIY Archery Target](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/build-your-own-diy-archery-target/) - I absolutely love shooting my bow. Seriously. It's therapy, and I know that each day I shoot my bow brings me one day closer to elk season. And elk season is just around the corner! One of the disadvantages of shooting my bow a lot is that I wear out targets. And targets are not - [Wanna Hunt Elk With Corey Jacobsen?](https://www.elk101.com/2017/06/wanna-hunt-elk-with-corey-jacobsen/) - I'm so excited to share this Promotion with you! Elk101.com has teamed up with my good friends, Jordan and Casey Harbertson, and the rest of the team from MTN OPS, to bring you the 2017 $12,000 Elk Hunt Promotion! That's right....a $12,000 elk hunt promotion that could be yours! The lucky winner will have an - [RECIPE: Elk Sausage Chili](https://www.elk101.com/2017/05/recipe-elk-sausage-chili/) - Elk Sausage Chili This is one of my all-time favorite Chili recipes! It is perfect to make up before elk season, and then take with you to elk camp to warm up after a long day of elk hunting. And it's really simple to make as well! Prep time is around 15 minutes, and the - [The Relevance of Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2017/04/the-relevance-of-hunting/) - The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation just released an inspiring video on the importance of hunting, and as an elk hunter, I can't imagine a better message to share. Hunting is Conservation, and it is so much more. Shane Mahoney is an amazing orator, and when that is coupled with the mission of the Rocky Mountain - [2010 Elk Hunting Video Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/elk-hunting-video-contest/) - 2010 Elk101.com/Heads Up Decoy Video Contest Winners: 1st place: Adam McLain (Arizona Archery Elk Hunt) 2nd place: Jeff Skousen (Colorado Archery Elk Hunt) 3rd place: Rob Wilson (NM Archery Elk Hunt) We had some GREAT entries in the video contest this year and are very excited to bring you the footage in the form of - [Rookie Elk Hunter Feature](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/rookie-elk-hunter-feature/) - About a month ago I received an e-mail from Paul Beyer, Pro Staff member for Avery Outdoors. Paul is planning his first elk hunt and like many first-time elk hunters, he has a million questions! Rather than create an exclusive electronic Q&A between Paul and myself, we decided to create an elk hunting feature for - [Side by Side Elk Call Comparison](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/side-by-side-elk-call-comparison/) - When it comes to elk calls, determining which ones to buy can be more confusing and frustrating than finding a good pair of boots! Similarly, one elk call might fit one hunter better, while another call might be the best fit for someone else. To help in the selection process, we've assembled a collection of - [2011 RMEF World Elk Calling Championships](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/2011-rmef-world-elk-calling-championships/) - Outside of the real stage - which is the elk woods in mid-September - there is no bigger venue in the world of elk calling than the annual RMEF World Elk Calling Championships. Elk callers of all ages and from all across North America travel to the RMEF Convention each spring to demonstrate their renditions of authentic - [2011 Elk101.com Internet Elk Calling Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/2011-elk101-com-internet-elk-calling-contest/) - WINNERS!!! The 2011 Elk101.com Internet Elk Calling Contest is now closed. Results from public voting are displayed below. Voting Results: 1st Place - Caller #1 (Jeff Skousen) 458 total votes 2nd Place - Caller #21 (Mark Skousen) 291 total votes 3rd Place - Caller #7 (Chad Schow) 241 total votes 4th Place - Caller #9 - [2011 Layering Guidelines - Sitka Gear](https://www.elk101.com/2011/06/2011-sitka-gear-proper-layering-guidelines/) - When it comes to staying dry and comfortable in any hunting condition, proper gear layering is critical and can make the difference between deciding to press on or turn back to camp. Layering adds a new level of versatility that cannot be achieved to the same degree in any other way. A basic layering system - [Rookie Elk Hunter - Revisited](https://www.elk101.com/2011/09/rookie-elk-hunter-revisited/) - Robert Burns in 1785 wrote "The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew". How was I to know this was to foreshadow my Rookie season as an elk hunter? Mr. Murphy and his law must have been in the peanut gallery putting in two cents as well. So let’s tell a few stories - [2012 Elk Hunt Giveaway](https://www.elk101.com/2012/04/2012-elk-hunt-giveaway/) - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS: 1st Prize: Tyler Beran (Wisconsin) 2nd Prize: Shad Wheeler (Washington) 3rd Prize: Amanda Gruber (Wisconsin) Stay tuned for upcoming GIVEAWAYS from ELk101.com and Winterhawk Outfitters! 1st Prize ($10,000 value!): Win your choice of a 2013 fully-guided Winterhawk Outfitters archery or rifle, 1-on-1, Trophy Elk Hunt. One - [2013 State-by-State Elk Hunting Application Guide](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/2013-state-by-state-elk-hunting-application-guide/) - In addition to general, over-the-counter elk hunts, most western states also provide "limited" or controlled elk hunting opportunities. These hunts typically provide a higher quality hunting experience and offer better chances at hunting during better seasons, in areas with more game, or in areas with opportunities for larger animals. This application guide is meant to - [How To Score Your Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/how-to-score-your-elk/) - In this section of the Scoring Feature, we'll walk you through the Boone and Crockett (Pope & Young) Scoring method. To begin, you'll need the following items: A flexible measuring tape (cloth or steel) Masking tape Pen and Paper (or a print out of the Boone and Crockett score sheet) Start by measuring the - [New Film Release - WYOMING](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/new-film-release-wyoming/) - The latest film from Elk101.com drops right here on Elk101.com on January 20th, 2016. Follow Corey Jacobsen, Dirk Durham, and Donnie Drake as they hunt elk in the unforgiving backcountry of Wyoming. Experience the highs and lows, the frustrations and elations that are so prevalent on DIY, public land, archery elk hunts. The elk hunting - [Welcome to #PROJECTSUCCESS!](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/welcome-to-projectsuccess/) - From the very beginning, Elk101.com has been focused on providing high-quality elk hunting content. The platform has continued to evolve, but there has always been an emphasis on elk hunting instruction aimed at providing fellow elk hunters - and future elk hunters - with the tools they need to be confident and successful. I am excited today - [#PROJECTSUCCESS Survey Results and Winners](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/projectsuccess-survey-results-and-winners/) - I am completely overwhelmed by the incredible response to our initial #PROJECTSUCCESS Elk Hunting Survey! Thank you so much to everyone who participated and provided input. I have over 10,000 elk hunting questions to sort through and organize into a useful discussion!!! In the meantime, here is a summary of the survey responses, and a - [Increase Your Elk Hunting Success Rate by 4X](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/increase-your-elk-hunting-success-rate-by-4x/) - I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, so statistics and surveys are always interesting to me. There were some pretty intriguing statistics that stood out to me from the #PROJECTSUCCESS survey I sent out a couple weeks ago, one of which was the overall success rates for elk hunters. I was in Utah over the - [Are You A Control Freak?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/are-you-a-control-freak/) - There were several great comments that came from last week's discussion.....thanks! Those comments have spurred this week's discussion, at least indirectly. Two of the most common failures/frustrations that were mentioned in last week's discussion involved the following: 1) I Struggle to Close the Distance/Seal the Deal and 2) Other hunters always mess up my hunts! - [Why Do Elk "Bugle and Run"?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/why-do-elk-bugle-and-run/) - In the last #PROJECTSUCCES post (Are You A Control Freak), I mentioned that one of the most common frustrations associated with calling elk is bulls rounding up their cows and leaving…especially when you get in close! I also mentioned that it’s important to ask the question, Why? Why did he just round up his cows and - [The #1 Elk Hunting Question](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/one-elk-hunting-question/) - I just finished my winter elk hunting seminar schedule last weekend, and I always enjoy the Q&A’s at the end. I usually leave 15 minutes or so for attendees to ask any question they have related to elk hunting, and I feel those 15 minutes are usually far more valuable than the 45 minutes that - [Does Being In "ElkShape" Make You a Better Hunter?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/does-being-in-elkshape-make-you-a-better-hunter/) - Elk101.com Pro Staff member, Mark Skousen, wrote a great article earlier this week on Getting In “ElkShape”. He mentioned that in the recent #PROJECTSUCCESS survey, physical conditioning ranked #6 out of 10 factors that elk hunters felt contributed to consistent success. This finding was surprising to him – and to me - but apparently it - [How Do I Get An Elk Tag?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/how-do-i-get-an-elk-tag/) - I apologize that I didn’t get a #PROJECTSUCCESS article out last week. It was Spring Break, and I spent some time camping and hiking with my family in Hells Canyon. I could definitely feel the positive effects of my physical conditioning on those hikes, and I was also able to find a few weak points - [Master Elk Calling With Diaphragms](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/master-elk-calling-with-diaphragms/) - First off, I want to apologize for not sending out any elk hunting content in the last month. I’ve been getting several email and messages in the last week or two wondering what’s going on….evidently elk hunters are needing an elk fix to get them through the next few months! It has been absolutely crazy - [Master Elk Calling With Diaphragms](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/master-elk-calling-with-diaphragms/) - First off, I want to apologize for not sending out any elk hunting content in the last month. I’ve been getting several email and messages in the last week or two wondering what’s going on….evidently elk hunters are needing an elk fix to get them through the next few months! It has been absolutely crazy - [New Elk Hunting Project, and a Favor....](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/new-elk-hunting-project-and-a-favor/) - In the previous #PROJECTSUCCESS email I sent out, I mentioned I had been working on a huge elk hunting project, and that I was excited to share it with you soon. Well, I am about 10 days away from officially unveiling the project, and I absolutely can’t wait! I am putting the final touches on - [Scouting Remotely with Google Earth](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/scouting-remotely-with-google-earth/) - Wow! Thank you all so much for the amazing response to last week’s question! There were well over 200 responses in the comments area as I started typing this email, and I received an equal number of responses by email over the weekend! I have selected the 20 winners for the diaphragm elk calls….check the - [Elk Calling Tactics](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/elk-calling-tactics/) - You guys are awesome. Seriously, thank you. The response to these emails has been completely overwhelming, to the point where my server couldn’t keep up again on Monday. I apologize for any inconvenience that might have caused you, but I think we have it beefed back up and ready for this email… :-) I have - [New Elk Hunting Project Unveiled](https://www.elk101.com/2016/05/new-elk-hunting-project-unveiled/) - OK, I’ve teased you long enough. In all seriousness though, I wanted this project to be perfect, and to be worthwhile. I’ve spent the past 9 months working to get all the pieces in place to present to you the University of Elk Hunting ONLINE COURSE! That’s right, an online elk hunting course that covers - [Ego Is the Enemy - New Podcast](https://www.elk101.com/2017/03/ego-is-the-enemy-new-podcast/) - Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down for another Gritty Bowmen podcast with my good friends, Brian Call (Gritty Bowmen podcast) and Jordan Harbertson (MTN OPS). Brian has been kind enough to invite me onto his podcast several times in the past couple of years, and we've had some GREAT discussions about elk and - [Planning Your 2017 Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2017/01/planning-your-2017-elk-hunt/) - The month of January marks a new year, and with it, resolutions, goals, and elk hunting applications! The deadlines to apply in a few of the western elk hunting states is just around the corner, and there is no better time than right now to plan where and when you will be elk hunting this fall. - [Elk Meat Care - Warm Weather Precautions](https://www.elk101.com/2016/12/elk-meat-care-warm-weather-precautions/) - It seems a little odd to be writing an article on warm weather meat care right now. As I type this, the temperature outside is hovering just above 10 degrees. However, it wasn't too long ago, and it isn't too far into the future, when temperatures in elk country will be much, much warmer. Many - [A Dose of Motivation - the Path to Elk Hunting Success](https://www.elk101.com/2016/12/a-dose-of-motivation-the-path-to-elk-hunting-success/) - I love the month of December. It's a time when I am finally slowing down and catching up after most of the fall hunting seasons are ending, and I'm able to spend more quality time with my family at a much slower pace. I don't get caught up in the craze of Black Friday or - [Elk101.com is Hiring! Job Description and Details](https://www.elk101.com/2016/11/elk101-com-is-hiring-job-description-and-details/) - Elk101.com continues to grow at a frantic pace, and quite simply, I can't keep up! With so many exciting elk hunting projects in the works, I need help. So, Elk101.com is hiring! The position will be in Boise, Idaho, and will start out as a part-time position (24-30 hours/week). The desired skill set for the - [Top Elk Hunting Gear Choices](https://www.elk101.com/2016/10/top-elk-hunting-gear-choices/) - I received a ton of emails leading up to elk season this year regarding my recommendations for gear – everything from boots and backpacks to bows and broadheads. Now that many of you are winding down your elk hunts, I am getting a ton more emails regarding gear. Most of these emails are coming from - [2016 Elk Season Recap - Hunt #3](https://www.elk101.com/2016/10/2016-elk-season-recap-hunt-3/) - My son, Isaac, is an eight-grader and plays on the 8th grade football team. Due to school and football, his time off is incredibly limited, but we were able to convince my wife to let him skip school on the last 2 days of the season in exchange for his good behavior while I - [2016 Elk Season Recap - Hunt #2](https://www.elk101.com/2016/10/2016-elk-season-recap-hunt-2/) - I spent the next week trying to catch up at home, and getting packed for my next hunt. Earlier this summer, my good friend, Randy Newberg, had called and left a message saying that we had drawn our first choice elk hunt in New Mexico. That hunt opened on September 15th, so the plan was - [2016 Elk Season Recap - Hunt #1](https://www.elk101.com/2016/10/2016-elk-season-recap-hunt-1/) - September is gone for another 11 months. Most years, I get a little bit of the October blues, but this year, I'm kind of glad it's gone! Don't get me wrong, I love September. But I'm ready for a break. My legs and back are ready for a break! Between September 2 and October 5, - [2016 Elk Season Recap - Hunt #4](https://www.elk101.com/2016/10/2016-elk-season-recap-hunt-4/) - Several years ago, I submitted an elk hunting film to the Full Draw Film Tour. At the film tour stop in Boise, I was so excited to be able to watch the film on the big screen. However, the part of that night that stuck with me after the show was the charity organization - [Top 5 Elk Hunting Tips](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/top-5-elk-hunting-tips/) - Archery elk season opened here in Idaho yesterday, and by this weekend, it will be open in most of the western states. Dirk, Donnie, and I are heading out on our first adventure of the season tomorrow morning, and I can't wait! As I was going through my final preparations for our hunt, I was - [The #1 Elk Hunting Mistake](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/the-1-elk-hunting-mistake/) - If you’ve hunted elk, you’ve made mistakes. There is no way around it. There are so many things that are nearly out of our control, that to think we can go into the woods and not fail as an elk hunter is unrealistic. However, those failures over the course of an elk hunt can - [VIDEO FEED: UEH Live Q&A with Corey Jacobsen (8/23/16)](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/video-feed-ueh-live-qa-with-corey-jacobsen-82316/) - On Tuesday evening (8/17/16), we hosted another Facebook LIVE Event on the Elk101.com Facebook page. This one focused more on Elk Calls and Elk Calling. If you missed it, you can watch the video in its entirety here: - [VIDEO FEED: UEH Live Q&A with Corey Jacobsen (8/17/16)](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/video-feed-ueh-live-qa-with-corey-jacobsen/) - On Wednesday evening (8/17/16), we hosted a Facebook LIVE Event on the Elk101.com Facebook page. If you missed it, you can watch the video in its entirety here: And stay tuned for the next Facebook LIVE Q&A Event coming up on Tuesday 8/23/16 at 6:00 p.m. (MST). Join us live, and ask your questions on - [Early Season Elk Hunting Strategies](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/early-season-elk-hunting-strategies-2/) - 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 early season is a great time to capitalize on bulls before they gather with cows, or even catch bulls still in the velvet. Bugling bulls are a rarity in - [Using Trail Cameras for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/using-trail-cameras-for-elk/) - I can hardly wait each spring for the snow to melt in the high country. For me, this officially kicks off the start of a new hunting season. I usually start my pre-hunt scouting by setting up trail cameras at all of my favorite honey holes. Checking these cameras throughout the summer is very addicting. - [What Is the Best Week to Hunt Elk in 2016?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/what-is-the-best-week-to-hunt-elk-in-2016/) - As elk hunters, we don’t always have the luxury of hunting elk during the “prime” week each season. Even if we are able to carefully choose when we hunt elk, there are multiple factors that can affect how productive that week might be for elk hunting. Heat, moon phases, intensity of the rut, hunting pressure - [What Is the Best Week to Hunt Elk in 2016?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/08/what-is-the-best-week-to-hunt-elk-in-2016/) - As elk hunters, we don’t always have the luxury of hunting elk during the “prime” week each season. Even if we are able to carefully choose when we hunt elk, there are multiple factors that can affect how productive that week might be for elk hunting. Heat, moon phases, intensity of the rut, hunting pressure - [The Value of a GPS](https://www.elk101.com/2016/07/the-value-of-a-gps/) - Are GPS units worthwhile? For me, the answer to this question is an emphatic YES! Every year, I go through the process of evaluating what gear items should be in my packs during elk hunting season. For most, this selection process is usually driven by hunting style and also by gear items that have “passed - [Survey Results and UEH Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.elk101.com/2016/07/survey-results-and-ueh-frequently-asked-questions/) - For those who took the time to complete the survey, thank you! Your insight and responses were incredibly helpful for sure. Here are a few of the results: 78% of respondents are planning to hunt elk this fall (12% won’t be hunting elk, and 10% are still undecided). 20% of respondents indicated they were most - [Bulls of 2009....Jason Stafford's Wyoming Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-jason-staffords-wyoming-bull/) - Jason Stafford took this great bull in his home state of Wyoming. "The bull was taken Sept. 24 on a general tag here in Wyoming. I spotted a cow and the bull at first light feeding on an open hillside. I have horn hunted this area for years, so I knew which bedding area they - [Idaho Archery Company - Opening in Boise!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/02/idaho-archery-company-opening-in-boise/) - Boise will be getting a new archery pro shop this weekend with the soft opening of Idaho Archery Company on Saturday. The new 4000sf store will be located across from Hawk's Stadium on Glenwood in Boise. Inventory is continuing to arrive daily and the grand opening is planned for mid-March. Idaho Archery Company will be - [The Life of a Bull Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2012/01/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 the time it is 20 minutes old. A young bull will stay with the herd in which he was born until his second autumn. By then, he will have - [2010 Sitka Ascent 14 Pack](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/2010-sitka-ascent-14-pack/) - My absolute favorite pack for the past 3 years has been the Ascent 14 pack from Sitka. I was worried that the new 2010 pack would be a let-down as my 2009 model was as close to perfect as I could imagine! I received my 2010 Ascent 14 pack on Friday and I can tell - [2010 Sitka Ascent 14 Pack](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/2010-sitka-ascent-14-pack/) - My absolute favorite pack for the past 3 years has been the Ascent 14 pack from Sitka. I was worried that the new 2010 pack would be a let-down as my 2009 model was as close to perfect as I could imagine! I received my 2010 Ascent 14 pack on Friday and I can tell - [RMEF's Elk Hunt Forecast for 2010](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/rmefs-elk-hunt-forecast-for-2010/) - The RMEF has created an elk hunting forecast for virtually every state and providence that has an elk population. I've narrowed it down to the more popular areas, but the full forecast can be found at their website, www.rmef.org. MISSOULA, Mont.--Elk and elk hunting opportunities are abundant in much of North America, and the Rocky - [Tracking](https://www.elk101.com/2010/12/tracking/) - Over the last 33 years one thing I have learned is to be extremely patient when it comes to tracking animals. Take your time and DO NOT rush it. Take your time, find the arrow if possible, sort out the tracks, blood, and whatever sign that may be present. There is always other sign besides - [Get in Shape - Stay in Shape](https://www.elk101.com/2011/05/get-in-shape-stay-in-shape/) - Are You Ready? Ask yourself this question and be honest with yourself! IF tomorrow morning was opening day of elk season would you be in shape to chase screaming bulls up and down the mountains day after day? We at ELK101.com want to hear from you – a simple YES or NO response in Forums - [Calling Big Bulls!](https://www.elk101.com/2011/08/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 is! I can distinctly remember the first time I called a bull in and shot him with my bow on that aspen choked hillside back in the early 90's. - [Semi-Live Idaho Archery Elk Hunt 2009](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/semi-live-idaho-archery-elk-hunt-2009/) - Our Semi-Live Idaho Elk Hunt will begin on Saturday Sept. 19! Check back beginning Saturday and click the "Semi-Live Idaho Elk Hunt" link above for daily updates and follow Corey, Donnie, and Dave as they hunt bugling bulls on public land in Idaho, all DIY with OTC archery tags! - [Bulls of 2009...Cathy Tino's Utah bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/bulls-of-2009-cathy-tinos-utah-bull/) - Man, there have been some great bulls shot already this year! We're going to start posting some pictures and stories each day from this season's hunts from all of you! I can't think of a better way to start it off than with this bull... Good friend Cathy Tino drew an awesome elk tag in - [Bulls of 2009...HUGE Arizona Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/bulls-of-2009-huge-arizona-bull/) - This is crazy...unbelievably huge... Good friend Jay Scott (www.jayscottoutdoors.com) guided Michael Park to his 42nd elk with a bow. And what a bull it is! Here is what Jay said about the bull: "Here are a few more pictures of Michael's hog! This bull was glassed up by Cody Nelson and his sidekick Cody Goff. - [Bulls of 2009....Darren Simonson's Colorado Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-darren-simonsons-colorado-bull/) - Good friend Darren Simonson shot this awesome Colorado bull with an over-the-counter archery tag, DIY on public land. Congrats Darren! - [Bulls of 2009....Sean Haggerty's Idaho Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-sean-haggertys-idaho-bull/) - Perserverance paid off for good friend Sean Haggerty as he was able to connect on this great 6X6 towards the end of archery season. Sean called the big bull into bow range on a DIY hunt on public land here in Idaho. Congrats Sean! - [Bulls of 2009....Jeremy Ell's Colorado Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-jeremy-ells-colorado-elk/) - Jeremy Ell shot his first archery elk on public land in Colorado this fall! Congrats Jeremy! "Just wanted to let you know I took my first archery bull this season (first time archery hunting!) Dan Jordan came down to do the calling for me, which strangely made things easy this year... Colorado is a whole - [Bulls of 2009....Cory Chilton's Big Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-cory-chiltons-big-elk/) - Cory Chilton came out to Idaho from Iowa for a DIY, public land archery elk hunt and took his first elk ever! "Here is a pic of my 2009 6X6 bull taken at 9:30 AM on 9-19-09 in Idaho on public lands. He came in screaming to a few soft cow calls, offered a 30 - [Bulls of 2009....Heath Forsey's Idaho Archery Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-heath-forseys-idaho-archery-elk/) - Former BSU and NFL football standout, Brock Forsey, sent me this picture of his brother, Heath's, bull. "Here is a pic of the bull my brother shot, first morning called him in to 40yds and he let him have it, went about 50 yds and crashed! I had an opportunity at a really nice six - [Bulls (and WOLF) of 2009...Brandon Miller & Jeremy Nesset - Idaho Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-and-wolf-of-2009-brandon-miller-jeremy-nesset-idaho-elk/) - My good friend and college roommate, Brandon Miller, sent me these pictures of his Idaho wolf shot last week in north-central Idaho. Brandon, and good friend Jeremy Nesset, also sent these pictures of the big elk they shot during their rifle elk hunt this fall. Jeremy recapped the elk hunt as follows: "Fri - scouted - [Bulls of 2009...Russ Meyer's Big Idaho Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-russ-meyers-big-idaho-bull/) - Good friend Russ Meyer shot this incredible archery elk on public land in Idaho this fall. Russ is great elk hunter, consistently taking big bulls on public land, DIY archery hunts. Congrats on the great elk Russ! - [Bulls of 2009...Tom Lindley's BIG Arizona Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-tom-lindleys-big-arizona-bull/) - Tom Lindley of Yreka, California, sent me this picture of his Extreme Arizona Bull from archery season. Tom was hunting with Chappell Guide Service's guide, Spencer Porter, when he killed this 375" bull. Congrats Tom! - [Bulls of 2009...Mike Allen's Idaho Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-mike-allens-idaho-elk/) - Congrats to Mike Allen on another public land, DIY, Idaho archery bull. This one has a pretty cool story to accompany the pictures... :-) "The first pic is me with my elk... The second one is a lightened/zoomed shot of that shiny dot above me to the left.... It's blurry but you'll be able to - [Contest Winner #3 - Dusty Powers - Utah Elk Hunt Story](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/contest-winner-3-dusty-powers-utah-elk-hunt/) - Dusty Powers of Sandy, Utah, sent in his story and several pictures from his Utah archery elk hunt. Congrats on an AWESOME bull Dusty, and thanks for the great story! Dusty will receive an Elk101.com prize package for his story. "After putting in for 6 years I finally drew the Utah Wasatch Elk Tag. Even - ["Another September" - Bo Bonner](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/another-september-bo-bonner/) - My lovely wife rolled her eyes as I seized one of our spare bedrooms for the 2009 Archery Elk Hunt staging area. It begins in July as I start putting my gear together for the backpack Archery Elk Hunt. Everything is laid out and accounted for so that when September rolls around I am not - [My 2008 Arizona Elk Mount](https://www.elk101.com/2009/12/my-2008-arizona-elk-mount/) - Well, after months of deliberating and research, I decided on the form I wanted to use to mount my 390" bull from Arizona. Now the only issue was to decide what taxidermist I wanted to use. After visiting with several taxidermists and checking out their work, I made the decision...my Dad, Rockie Jacobsen. This was - [Sitka Announces Launch of Optifade Forest Gear](https://www.elk101.com/2009/12/sitka-announces-launch-of-optifade-forest-gear/) - Sitka Announces Launch of New Forest Gear Hunting Brand to Offer Performance Products for Wooded Environments NAPA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/07/09 -- Sitka today announced that it will launch a new system of performance hunting gear optimized for wooded environments. The Sitka forest system features base layers, mid-layers and outerwear to keep hunters comfortable, - [Elk101.com's Gutless Field Dressing Video](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/elk101-coms-gutless-field-dressing-video/) - The all-new GUTLESS VIDEO (Gutless Method for Field Dressing) by Elk101.com is now available and can be viewed for FREE by clicking here... GUTLESS VIDEO Be sure to support the sponsors who have made it possible to offer this video for free - Sitka Gear, G5 Outdoors, Alaska Game Bags, and Idaho Archery Company. - [Applying for Arizona Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/applying-for-arizona-elk/) - Arizona is truly the land of BIG elk and there aren't many things that can compare to the anticipation and excitement of drawing an Arizona Elk Tag. Arizona Elk Tags are available through a random draw process and the deadline for applying for these coveted tags is February 9. Arizona has a bonus point program - [Get psyched up about drawing an elk tag!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/lets-get-psyched-up-about-drawing-an-elk-tag/) - Screaming bulls all around. This can't be really happening. Your every heart beat is felt as it tries to burst from your chest. You cant breath. Off in the very near distance brush is breaking, and hooves are pounding the ground, closer, and closer. The intense, up close and personal challenge bugle makes you close - [Hunter's first elk hunting season](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/sons-first-elk-hunting-season/) - Although we weren't successful in harvesting an elk for my 12-year old son, Hunter, it was a great time and a great learning/bonding experience. All totaled, we spent twelve nights in the back of the suburban over deer and elk season. Now, each weekend, he asks if we can just drive to the mountains and - [Dreaming of a Future Elk Hunt? Start Now](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/dreaming-of-a-future-hunt-start-now/) - Dreaming of a Future High Quality Elk Hunt? Even if you don’t have the time or money for a limited entry or special Elk permit at this time, you can still set yourself up for a future dream hunt. You can do this by participating in the bonus/preference point system that many states have to - [Welcome Elk101.com's Newest Pro Staffer's!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/welcome-elk101-coms-newest-pro-staffers/) - We'd like to welcome our newest additions to the Elk101.com Pro Staff - Dirk Durham and Mark Cochran. These guys bring a wealth of elk hunting knowledge to the team, as well as enthusiasm and a desire to share their experiences with others. Dirk is a 2-time World Champion elk caller and successfully hunts elk - [Bugling Bull Game Calls - New Elk Calls for 2010](https://www.elk101.com/2010/02/bugling-bull-game-calls-new-elk-calls-for-2010/) - Bugling Bull Game Calls, the designers of the original palate plate elk diaphragm, have released their 2010 product catalog, complete with an exciting new line-up of elk calls! I had a chance to get my hands on the new products in late December and can't wait for September to put them to good use! Perhaps - [Hung-up on Bull Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2010/02/hung-up-on-bulls/) - Every season we look back and reflect upon what we could have done differently on a particular elk hunt. The scenario goes like this - " I called back and forth with a bull for at least an hour. He charged in, only to hang up just out of archery range. Sound familiar? Especially those - [No Calling Partner?](https://www.elk101.com/2010/02/no-calling-partner/) - No doubt the best strategy of calling elk involves 2 people. One shooter and a caller positioned strategically behind the shooter attempting to call the elk upwind of the shooter. This method fools the elk to focus beyond the shooter. It is an ambush method used by most hunters today. This double team method is - [Idaho Archery Company - Grand Opening Event](https://www.elk101.com/2010/03/idaho-archery-company-grand-opening-event/) - Idaho Archery Company, Boise's exclusive archery shop, has announced their grand opening on March 20th, 2010 from 10Am - 6PM. Located across from Hawk's Stadium on Glenwood St., Idaho Archery Company features Idaho's largest Archery Pro Shop indoor shooting range, en extensive line of archery products, and a knowledgable staff prepared to educate and offer - [Boise RMEF Banquet](https://www.elk101.com/2010/03/boise-rmef-banquet/) - The Boise Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will be holding their annual banquet on Saturday April 3rd. For anyone interested in attending, please see the details listed below: Date: Saturday April 3rd Time: Doors Open At 5:00pm Location: Red Lion Inn Downtowner 1800 West Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83702 For tickets : Phone: - [Sitka Gear Optifade Packs - 30% OFF!!!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/03/sitka-gear-optifade-packs-30-off/) - If you've ever dreamed of owning one of the best hunting packs ever made, you're in luck! We have a very limited quantity of the Sitka Gear Ascent 14 and Bivy 45 packs available for 30% off!!! That's $119 and $249, respectively! And, as always, everything ships for FREE! To order, click here. - [An Idaho Elk Hunt to Remember](https://www.elk101.com/2010/03/an-idaho-elk-hunt-to-remember/) - “What the heck was wrong with shooting him when he was 400 yards from the road?” my hunting partner, David Burdette, asked as he gasped for oxygen, some 2 ½ miles up the mountain. Our morning hunt had started three hours earlier as we were getting our packs together at the truck, and finally concluded - [Two Days - Two Bulls](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/two-days-two-bulls/) - Fighting soreness from the previous day’s brutal hike with my father, I reluctantly rolled out of my cot and shut off the alarm. It was 3:00 A.M. and we had a few hours of hiking to get to our desired hunting location. After a protein bar and a bottle of water for breakfast, my father - [Idaho Hat Trick](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/idaho-hat-trick/) - hat trick n. Sports 1. Three goals scored by one player in one game, as in ice hockey. 2. Three wickets taken in cricket by a bowler in three consecutive balls. 3. Three consecutive wins or outstanding accomplishments by the same individual, such as a jockey in horse racing. 4. Three big game animals taken - [RMEF Letter to Defenders of Wildlife regarding Wolves](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/rmef-letter-to-defenders-of-wildlife-regarding-wolves/) - If you're an elk hunter, you've got to read this! On March 30th, Defenders of Wildlife sent a letter to RMEF CEO David Allen, claiming he had made erroneous statements about them to the press. Read their letter, then read his reply. Elk hunters need to show their support for the RMEF for their willingness - [Lucky Thirteen](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/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 evening before while scouting, we had some cows cross the road in front of us. Since we had poor luck in having a bull return our bugles, it made - [Hit the Hills for Elk Sheds!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/hit-the-hills-for-elk-sheds/) - With April halfway over, now is the time to get out in the field and find some artifacts left behind from all those bulls you heard last fall but never had the opportunity to lay your eyes on. By this time, many elk have dropped their headgear in order to start the growing process once - ["The Rut"](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/1247/) - The first hunt of the 2001 archery elk season left me kicking rocks for five miles back to the trailhead. The morning bugle-fest was incredible and continued into the early afternoon. I couldn’t recall another opening day quite so full of the rut. Two herd bulls would not leave each other alone. They were very - [Her First Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/her-first-hunt/) - Our daughter was born on July 2nd , 2007. As some of you are already thinking, or at least I was, “how in the world am I going to be able to put the scouting time in that I need to during July and early August?” Luckily, I never skipped a beat and spent the - [Start Getting in Shape Now!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/start-getting-in-shape-now/) - How many times have you said to yourself, “If I only knew then what I know now”? When I think about that phrase, one early season archery deer & elk hunt comes to mind. The general archery hunt took place here in Idaho in the late 80’s in the limit entry rifle area of unit - [Does camouflage make a difference?](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/does-camouflage-make-a-difference/) - I am a firm believer in camouflage, especially during archery season when our encounters with big game are usually up close and personal. There is the age-old arguement that a real hunter can kill an elk in blue jeans and a red wool coat...and I agree. But being camouflaged will give me an added advantage - [The Countdown Begins](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/the-count-down-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 to 72 hours in my normal work week, so it's hard to find alot of time for physical conditioning. Here are a few things that help me get rid - [Nutrition, Recovery and Conditioning](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/nutrition-recovery-and-conditioning/) - This is going to be very basic. Entire books have been written and industries built on these subjects. My hope is to give you something to think about and possibly help with your training goals. Let’s face it: elk country is tough. The better shape you are in the more enjoyable the hunt will be. - [Being in Elk Country Shape is a Year-long Commitment](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/being-in-elk-country-shape-is-a-year-long-commitment/) - As we get older it is more difficult to stay in shape, which is why it is so important to get in a routine and stick with it. Staying in tip-top shape is a year round commitment! It is easier to get in the routine and stay on it at all times, rather than trying - [Working toward Elk Season](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/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 wait"? There are so many preparations to be made in the next couple months, we can't wait until a week or two before opening day to throw all our - [Elk Hunting Webisodes are Live!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/elk-hunting-webisodes-are-live/) - Webisode #1 is up on the website: https://www.elk101.com/webisodes/ Follow along as Elk101.com Pro Staff member, Russ Meyer, and his good friends Ken Hanson and Blake Prince, chase big bulls on a DIY archery hunt in the backcountry of central Idaho! Feel free to discuss the hunt or ask any questions in the comments section at - [Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/idaho-youth-wheelchair-sports-camp/) - I had an opportunity to participate yesterday in the Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp as a volunteer archery instructor for Idaho Archery Company, and all I can say is "wow". If you ever have a chance to particiapte in these kinds of events, I'd strongly urge you to do it. I know I definitely learned - [Bonus Point Proposal for Idaho - PLEASE READ!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/bonus-point-proposal-for-idaho-please-read/) - Despite the voices of a majority of sportsmen in Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is adopting a bonus point system for 2011 and is currently taking input on the specifics of such a system. Please read the proposed ideas from the Department, followed by the Bonus Point Proposal by Elk101.com. Our Proposal - [High-country Scouting Trip](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/high-country-scouting-trip/) - What a great time to be in the mountains! My wife and I loaded up the kids and headed up to elk country a few days ago. Things are looking good so far...everything is green and the snow pack has held on longer than usual, so there should be plenty of good feed for the - [Idaho Bonus Point Proposal - Part 2](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/idaho-bonus-point-proposal-part-2/) - After many hours of running models on many different bonus point systems using actual statistics and odds from actual Idaho hunts, I have drafted a new Proposal to be given to the Department for consideration. Please read through this and provide some feedback and comments. I am also planning on taking a few days off - [Sighting in Your Bow with a Line and Graph](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/sighting-in-your-bow-with-a-line-and-graph/) - I am sure everyone has their own way to sight in their bow - I am no different. The steps below are what I have used for a number of years to initially sight in my bow. Sometimes I even get lucky and don't have to do any fine tuning to the sight. Prior to - [Keep It Simple](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/keep-it-simple/) - Keep it simple I am probably the most accident prone person I know. Anything that can happen will happen. My motto is to "keep it simple". The more gear and gadgets you rely on the better the chance that something will go wrong. Most of us spend more time preparing ourselves for hunting season than - [Elk101.com - July Newsletter](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/elk101-com-july-newsletter/) - Hello Elk Hunters! Happy 4th of July! Elk season is now less than 2 months away...I think we can officially start the countdown! June was a phenominal month at Elk101.com, and we want to thank each of you for being a part of the excitement! Traffic on the website has exploded and we've been receiving - [Water Filtration Bottles and Straws by Urban Pipeline](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/water-filtration-bottles-and-straws-by-urban-pipeline/) - With all the new gear and gadgets that come and go, it takes a pretty innovative idea to really catch our attention. With application in back-country hunting, hiking, biking, and emergency preparedness (to name a few), this one really jumped out! The concept of water filtration isn't new. Any of us who have ventured out - [Water Filtration Bottles and Straws by Urban Pipeline](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/water-filtration-bottles-and-straws-by-urban-pipeline/) - With all the new gear and gadgets that come and go, it takes a pretty innovative idea to really catch our attention. With application in back-country hunting, hiking, biking, and emergency preparedness (to name a few), this one really jumped out! The concept of water filtration isn't new. Any of us who have ventured out - [Corey's 2010 Daypack Gear List](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/coreys-2010-daypack-gear-list/) - For those who attended the Extreme Elk Hunting Class at Cabela's in Boise on Tuesday, we spent a few minutes going through our day pack during the gear portion of the class. I've had a few people e-mail since and ask if we could post a picture of the contents of our pack, so here - [2010 Sitka Bivy 45 Pack Review](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/2010-sitka-bivy-45-pack-review/) - I'll start off by saying this...WOW! My camera batteries almost went dead trying to get pictures of ALL the features! :-) For extended hunts in the backcountry, a good bivy pack is worth its weight in gold. And since we're on the topic of weight, the Bivy 45 peaks the scales at 6.0#, well within - [Bivy Hunt - Trial Run](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/bivy-hunt-trial-run/) - With elk season just a few weeks away, now's a great time to get all your gear together and put it to the test on a trial run! It's especially important to use any of that new gear you have purchased since last season. Nothing's worse than getting into your favorite spot opening weekend only - [Donnie's Bivy Hunt Gear List](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/donnies-bivy-hunt-gear-list/) - Here is a list of gear I would have on my back for a three day bivy hunt. I prefer the tent over a bivosac mainly for weather issues. If a storm comes in and rains for a period of time I like to be able to have a waterproof shelter for myself and my - [Gear Selection](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/gear-selection/) - Gear is something that will make or break most any hunting situations. A long time ago, I took the stance that I would do whatever possible to ensure my gear would never cost me an animal or a chance at harvesting one. I’m not going to go into specific pieces of gear because that would - [Dirk's day pack](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/dirks-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 them. I've used the Black's Creek "Hunter" Pack for the past couple years, but this year I'll be using the Sitka Ascent 14 pack. MUST HAVE ITEMS - 2 - [Calling all Quitters](https://www.elk101.com/2010/07/calling-all-quitters/) - I have lots of advice. Whether your going to buy a new 4x4 truck, or going out for dinner, I can usually put in my "two cents". But as far as elk hunting goes, I have narrowed it down to my favorite two tips. CALLING ELK No matter what elk hunting forum you choose to - [Elk Hunting Confidence](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/elk-hunting-confidence/) - My #1 piece of advice applies not only to elk hunting, but to all challenging tasks in life. In my opinion, confidence, or state of mind, is the most important contributor to any successful hunt. I can think back through the trail of events that helped me become a more successful elk hunter, and, although - [Optifade Open Country vs. Optifade Forest](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/optifade-open-country-vs-optifade-forest/) - With the creation of Gore's new Optifade Forest pattern, we need to answer a very important question...which pattern do we need? Because Optifade camo was developed using science, and not consumer appeal, it's not just a matter of which pattern looks best on the rack, but which pattern is designed to work best in the - [Think Like a Backpacker](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/think-like-a-backpacker/) - A bivy hunt is really no different than going on a backpacking trip. The main difference is that you are now carrying with you the means to harvest, work up, and pack out an animal. Whether you are going on a summer backpacking trip or a bivy style hunt in the fall you still rely - [Liberal Judge Orders Gray Wolf Back On Endangered List](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/liberal-judge-orders-gray-wolf-back-on-endangered-list/) - August 5, 2010 A federal judge on Thursday reinstated Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Montana and Idaho, saying the government made a political decision in removing the protections from just two of the three states where Rocky Mountain wolves roam. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said in his ruling that the entire Rocky - [RMEF Calls on Congress to Reform Endangered Species Act](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/rmef-calls-on-congress-to-reform-endangered-species-act/) - MISSOULA, Mont.--The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is calling for immediate Congressional review and reform of the Endangered Species Act following a judge's decision yesterday to reinstate full federal protection for gray wolves. The Aug. 5 ruling means state wildlife agencies no longer have authority to manage skyrocketing wolf populations--even in areas where wolf predation is - [Bivy Hunting for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/bivy-hunting-for-elk/) - Looking back at the earlier years of my bowhunting adventures I remember it being so simple. My bivy hunts consisted of bow and arrows, reeds and grunt tube, knife, flashlight, canteen, game bags, one Albertsons bag including three cans of chili and six snickers, a $20.00 sleeping bag, a 6x6 tarp, and four bungee straps - [New Elk Calls!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/new-elk-calls/) - It's almost here...elk season starts in less than 2 weeks! Elk calls play a major part in our elk season and I can't wait to hear the bulls start firing off! I've been a huge proponent of the "palate plate" diaphragm calls since they came out back in the early 90's. They're easy to use, - [Tis the season!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/tis-the-season/) - Well guy's and gal's it's here! I hope all of you have a great season. This season I will be in OR and MT. Hopefully there will be pictures and video to share along with the stories. 28 day's chasing bulls!!! The journey starts tomorrow. Be Safe and Good hunting!! Matt - [September Newsletter from Elk101.com](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/september-newsletter-from-elk101-com/) - Where did the summer go? I can't believe elk seasons are opening all across the West over the next few days! Based on scouting reports and fall conditions, this elk season is showing some great potential. From the Team at Elk101.com, we'd like to sincerely thank you for the past year. From our beginning at - [Early Season - Oregon](https://www.elk101.com/2010/09/early-season-oregon/) - Well folks, the first stage of this years Elk hunt is over and done. North Eastern Oregon started off a bit different for my family and myself than in years past. With 5 days to hunt, my wife and I took a "Brown It's Down" attitude in hopes of putting some meat in the freezer. - [Corey's 2010 Idaho Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2010/09/coreys-2010-idaho-bull/) - Thanks to Donnie, Dave Perry, and David Burdette for the great camp and the GREAT help packing my bull out of the woods. If you want to follow along on our hunt, check out the Semi-Live Hunt Feature. To skip the previous days and jump straight to the day of the kill, check out Part - [Getting "The Low Down" - Phase 2](https://www.elk101.com/2010/10/phase-two-getting-the-low-down/) - Ok so we have all of our notes, maps, advice from former hunt tag holders and game biologists - it's time to dig in deeper. I spoke last time of hitting the ground hard and finding old rutting grounds and other areas where elk frequent. Now Austin and I returned to those areas looking for - [2010 DIY Back Country Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2010/10/2010-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, was going along for the first time in I don’t know how many years. This would be her first time tagging along on a backcountry elk hunt. Since we - [Idaho Rifle Elk Hunt 2010](https://www.elk101.com/2010/10/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 night. We decided we would drive until we got tired and make sure we beat the Portland morning traffic. All we wanted to do was make it back to - [Post-season Scouting](https://www.elk101.com/2010/11/post-season-scouting/) - Although I don't get to do much scouting in the off season, I have done a little over the years. If my vacation allows and I'm still in elk country I like to scout right after the season has closed. This is the best time to scout for next season. Check out those areas you - [Accountability is the Answer](https://www.elk101.com/2011/01/accountability-is-the-answer/) - Here it is again. Time to evaluate our resolutions from last year and set new ones for the upcoming year. If you are like me you will dwell more on the goals we set and did not achieve more so than the accomplished ones. I usually add these non-achieved items to my list again for - ["Love at First Sight"](https://www.elk101.com/2011/02/love-at-first-sight/) - With spring right around the corner it is time to start thinking about sighting or re-sighting that bow in. Many bow hunters tuck their bows away after season while others continue to shoot all winter during indoor leagues, Vegas rounds, etc. Additionally, I am sure some of you are probably like me and change equipment - [Calling All Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2011/02/calling-all-elk/) - Elk, in my opinion, are the most special and unique animal in all of the creation. There is nothing more majestic and primal than a big bull worked up, bugling and posturing. That is, without a doubt, why I love elk hunting and more importantly, calling elk. Learning to call elk opens up a whole - [The Miracle of Antler Growth](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/the-miracle-of-antler-growth/) - Hello Elk Lovers! We have officially started another year of the elk. By that I am referring to the start of antler growth. While I have had to stay near the phone recently to visit with successful Arizona elk tag holders, some of my friends and family have had the opportunity to do some shed - [The Miracle of Antler Growth](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/the-miracle-of-antler-growth/) - Hello Elk Lovers! We have officially started another year of the elk. By that I am referring to the start of antler growth. While I have had to stay near the phone recently to visit with successful Arizona elk tag holders, some of my friends and family have had the opportunity to do some shed - [The Miracle of Antler Growth](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/the-miracle-of-antler-growth/) - Hello Elk Lovers! We have officially started another year of the elk. By that I am referring to the start of antler growth. While I have had to stay near the phone recently to visit with successful Arizona elk tag holders, some of my friends and family have had the opportunity to do some shed - [Shed Antler Tactics](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/shed-antler-tactics/) - Itching to Get Out? Ooh here we go! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The snow is steadily melting, the streams are rising, hillsides are getting greener everyday and as you read this a fresh brown elk shed is probably hitting the ground. There are several reasons to get out and - [Learning From Failing](https://www.elk101.com/2011/11/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 of a lifetime. Some will succeed with this endeavor, but sadly, the majority will fail. The harsh reality of elk hunting is that the majority of hunters do fail - [Map Scouting](https://www.elk101.com/2012/02/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 you to discover honey holes such as old wallows, elk rubs, and perhaps even bones from a previous years kill. When you do run across one of these areas, - [Pre-Season Bow Set Up](https://www.elk101.com/2012/02/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 the off season, it is time to get it ready! The earlier you start, the better off you will be. Bow set up and initial tuning is more than - [Broadhead Confidence](https://www.elk101.com/2012/03/broadhead-confidence/) - As most hardcore archers would agree, there is something magical about the flight of an arrow. Whether from a traditional bow or a compound, it’s awesome how the arrow often appears to be on a string until impacting the point of aim. I have always been mesmerized by the flight of an arrow and amazed - [Huntin' Horns](https://www.elk101.com/2012/04/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 6 a.m. and were soon suiting up in winter gear for our ATV ride up the mountain. Pack frames and snowshoes were strapped on the racks, along with a - [GPS Basics](https://www.elk101.com/2012/05/gps-basics/) - My first and most memorable GPS failure happened many years ago while I was doing a little pre-hunt scouting. My brother and I had located a small pond on a secluded pine bench and wanted to check the elk activity. The 4-wheeler trail stopped about a mile short of the pond, and with the sun - [Workin' Out](https://www.elk101.com/2012/05/workin-out/) - For years I have stressed the importance of 'getting in' and 'staying in' shape year round. The past few years, I have been doing seminars for the Wild Sheep Foundation on "Getting in and Staying in Sheep Shape". This year, however, as I CRUTCHED up on stage, I realized for the first time in about - [Elk Country Fitness and Nutrition](https://www.elk101.com/2012/06/elk-country-fitness-and-nutrition/) - I love this quote from Cameron Hanes: “Every day you spend in inactivity, you are getting weaker. Every day that the elk moves through the high country, it is getting stronger. The longer you wait, the wider the gap grows.” A few years back as I sat on the edge of a large and steep - [Food for the Backcountry](https://www.elk101.com/2012/06/food-for-the-backcountry/) - My absolute favorite type of elk hunting is backcountry DIY (Do-It-Yourself). In my opinion, no other type of hunt requires more preparation, effort, planning, and reward than this type of adventure. Effectively fueling your motor over a 5-day backcountry hunt is not always an easy task though. These type of hunts are typically very physically - [Gear Failures](https://www.elk101.com/2012/07/gear-failures-2/) - “I surely would have killed that bull, but this, that, or the other thing went wrong!” How many times have you been a part of a conversation that conveyed a similar message to the quote above? I know I have not only been a part of those conversations, but lived through a couple gear disasters - [2012 Elk Season Recap](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/2012-elk-season-recap/) - Read up on the 2012 elk season recap by the Elk101.com prostaff members and how their season faired. - [Pass It On - Hunting With Youth](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/pass-it-on-hunting-with-youth/) - Dirk Durham talks about the importance of hunting with youth and engaging them in hunting to keep the sport alive. - [2013 RMEF World Elk Calling Championships](https://www.elk101.com/2013/03/2013-rmef-world-elk-calling-championships/) - The 2013 RMEF World Elk Calling Championships were held this past weekend (March 1-2) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Callers from all across the U.S. and Canada descended upon the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 25th Anniversary of the World Championship Elk Calling Contest. On Friday, all callers participated in the preliminary rounds in 5 - [Eating Healthy - Off-season Diets](https://www.elk101.com/2013/04/eating-healthy-off-season-diets/) - As I walked through my front yard the other day, I noticed the tulips were starting to poke their heads out of the ground signaling the completion of a long, cold winter here in Utah. Unlike the animals we hunt, most of us have not been scavenging for food sources to stay alive for the - [Shed Hunting - Highlights and Mishaps](https://www.elk101.com/2013/05/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 it is often the stories of failures or mishaps that are repeated the most. One of the places I like to shed hunt requires a 15 mile ATV ride - [Base Camp Meals](https://www.elk101.com/2013/05/base-camp-meals/) - Years ago I was introduced to a new way of thinking when it comes to Base Camp (Trailer or Wall Tent) evening meals. Prior to sharing an elk camp and hunt with my good friend, CHEF John McGannon, I had always just cooked items that were fast and easy - items such as pre-made hamburgers, - [Planning an Out of State Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2013/06/planning-an-out-of-state-elk-hunt/) - Hunting out of state comes down to one issue in my opinion: KNOWLEDGE! Out of State success will greatly teeter in your favor with more knowledge pertaining to the species, area, habits and rules. Knowledge comes in many forms in today’s world. Whether through forums, magazines, biologists, friends or people who have previously hunted either - [Doing It Bivy Style](https://www.elk101.com/2013/06/doing-it-bivy-style/) - My first goal was to get away from the crowds and see new country. If I happened to harvest an elk, that was just icing on the cake. My job kept me in excellent shape, and that first year I averaged 12-14 miles a day just exploring and seeing what the backcountry had to offer. - [Doing It Bivy Style](https://www.elk101.com/2013/06/doing-it-bivy-style/) - My first goal was to get away from the crowds and see new country. If I happened to harvest an elk, that was just icing on the cake. My job kept me in excellent shape, and that first year I averaged 12-14 miles a day just exploring and seeing what the backcountry had to offer. - [Visualize Your Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2013/06/visualize-your-elk-hunt/) - The bull was screaming a short 50 yards away and as he turned and headed right toward us, I glanced at my friend. He was on his first elk hunt and was shaking so badly, I knew there was no way he could draw his bow. The bull stopped a short 15 yards away and - [Backcountry Food - 5 Day Checklist](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/backcountry-food-5-day-checklist/) - Summer is upon us and most of us know what tag or tags will be in our pocket this fall. If your plans include a remote backcountry hunt, it’s not too early to start putting a good meal menu together. Effectively fueling your motor over a 5-day backcountry hunt is not always an easy task. - [Shooting Practice for Elk Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/shooting-practice-for-elk-hunting/) - If you have followed any of my posts on conditioning, I talk often about varying different aspects of your workouts. Well, you can apply the same mentality to practicing with your bow. Vary your shooting stance, from standing, to sitting and everything in between. For example, kneel on one knee, two knees, two knees with - [The Road to Elk Hunting Success](https://www.elk101.com/2016/06/the-road-to-elk-hunting-success/) - This article was sent in by a guest contributor, Clint Radford. Clint's passion for learning and becoming more successful is contagious, and his story is a great example of what perseverance, dedication, and knowledge can do to increase confidence and success in the elk woods. The Road to Elk Hunting Success By guest contributor, Clint - [Will the Online Course Make Me A Better Elk Hunter?](https://www.elk101.com/2016/06/will-the-online-course-make-me-a-better-elk-hunter/) - The original question that initiated the creation of the University of Elk Hunting Online Course was “What is the one thing you feel you need to improve most upon to become a more successful elk hunter?”. There were nearly 10,000 responses to that question, and the responses were quite varied. However, there were a few - [Bob Heddy's 2009 Nevada Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/572/) - I just returned from helping a friend, Bob Heddy, chase elk in Nevada. This was his 1st archery kill, although he's been shooting archery for years and is a die hard PSE fan. Over the last couple years we have been shooting a little 3D together. I caught Bob's first archery into an absolutely incredible - [Idaho Archery Elk Hunt - Opening Weekend - Day 3](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/idaho-archery-elk-hunt-opening-weekend-day-3/) - The skies had cleared last night before we fell asleep and I had hopes of waking up to a cold, clear morning. It was clear, but it was far from cold. With pre-daylight temps in the high 50's, I knew our window of opportunity was going to once again be very small. We quickly got - [It's Time!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/its-time/) - The truck is packed and ready to go! I'm taking my 2 year old son, Sam, up with me tonight to get our base camp set up. I'll bring him back in and meet my wife tomorrow afternoon, then meet Donnie and make final preparations for the elk season! We'll be hunting Monday and Tuesday - [Elk101.com - Elk Hunting Tip #1](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-elk-hunting-tip-1/) - Many of you followed along as Donnie and I tortured ourselves with 2 Triathlons in a 36 hour period a couple weeks ago. It was rough, but surprisingly, the second triathlon on Saturday was not as rough as I would have thought it might be. By Monday I was already feeling like I needed to - [Elk101.com - Elk Hunting Tip #2](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-elk-hunting-tip-2/) - If you followed along on Tip #3, you have located a bull and approached him in silence. You are now at the most critical point of the sequence. Your set-up. Think back to every time you have been busted by an elk. Or, try to remember everything that has ever gone wrong when you're elk - [Corey's Top 5 Elk Hunting Tips](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/coreys-top-5-elk-hunting-tips/) - Watch the website next week (Aug. 17-21) for Daily Elk Hunting Tip's from Elk101.com. We'll be sharing the Top 5 tips that we feel contribute most to getting close to big bulls on public land, Do-It-Yourself hunts! Also, check back often for exciting contests and announcements in the days to come. Only 18 days until - [Corey's Top 5 Elk Hunting Tips](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/coreys-top-5-elk-hunting-tips-2/) - A few of the Elk101.com Pro Staff guys have mentioned in recent articles that it is difficult to boil elk hunting down into one topic that has been the biggest factor in their elk hunting successes. As I sat here and tried to come up with my own list of the Top 5 Elk Hunting - [Get That Elk Call In Your Mouth!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/get-that-elk-call-in-your-mouth/) - For those of you that haven't already done so, now is the time to throw your elk calls into your truck and start practicing during your commute. Last thing you want to do is show up on the mountain having prepared all your other elk hunting skills (shooting your bow, physical conditioning, scouting and mentally - [Free Elk Hunting Seminar - Boise, Cabela's - Aug. 22](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/free-elk-hunting-seminar-boise-cabelas-aug-22/) - The team from Elk101.com will be back at the Boise Cabela's on Saturday, August 22, from 11AM-12Noon for a free elk hunting seminar. Round up your hunting partners and buddies and come down for an hour of fun. We will be going over some tips and tactics you can add to your bag of tricks - [Corey's Daypack Gear List](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/coreys-daypack-gear-list/) - Dave Claycomb wrote an excellent article illustrating the contents of his elk hunting day pack below ("Lose the Boat Anchor You Call a Day Pack"). For those who attended the Extreme Elk Hunting Class at Cabela's in Boise last week, we spent a few minutes going through our day pack during the gear portion of - [I'm a Little Less Fat](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/im-a-little-less-fat/) - I report back to you a somewhat thinner man. I'm not skinny like my friend Jim the "recreational marathoner", but then again everyone hates Jim anyway. Well I do at least. He's so freaking smug about everything. It's always,... "Hey Dave, did I tell you I jog to work even though I live in a - [Photo/Story Contest Winners](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/photostory-contest-winners/) - Congratulations to Jason Fuller, the winner of the Elk101.com Hunting Story Contest. Jason will win a free pass to the Elk101.com Extreme Elk Hunting Class at Cabela's on July 28th and 30th. You can read Jason's story below (The Mudhole Bull), or by clicking here: https://www.elk101.com/?p=355 Congratulations to Aaron Moos, the winner of the July - [Vote for the Winner - July Story Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/vote-for-the-winner-july-story-contest/) - We got a lot of GREAT hunting stories for our July contest! Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit a story. We've narrowed them down to the top 4 (shown below), and in similar fashion to the photo contest, we want you, the readers, to vote on your favorite! To vote, simply leave - [Contest Story #1 - The Mudhole Bull (Jason Fuller)](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/contest-story-1-the-mudhole-bull-jason-fuller/) - During the hike in to our hunting camp on Labor Day weekend 2008, I found myself thinking of the last bull I'd killed. I couldn't believe it was in 2000. Had I really drawn blanks for seven seasons in a row? Wow, it was without a doubt 2008. I'll never forget releasing the arrow on - [Contest Story #2 - 60 Year Old Elk (Bill Squires)](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/contest-story-2-60-year-old-elk-bill-squires/) - OK, obviously the elk isn't 60 years old, I am. I've lived in Idaho all my life and love the outdoors. Those of us my age and older know how it is, your mind has a hard time accepting the limitations of your years. Luckily the body is there to remind you, or you might - [Contest Story #3 - A Season To Remember (Brett Hyde)](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/contest-story-3-a-season-to-remember-brett-hyde/) - The 2008 hunting season started in June when the draw results for Moose, Sheep, and Goat were released. I scrambled to check the results, for myself first, of course… Unsuccessful again, I mumbled to myself. Since I apply for my little brother, wife, and my buddy Matt every year, I proceeded to check results for - [Decoys for Elk?](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/decoys-for-elk/) - I just got in from a 4 mile run and need to wind down before hitting the sack. My good buddy and Sitka Pro Staff member Matt Palmquist drew an awesome elk tag in New Mexico for this September and asked me my thoughts on using decoys. Here they are: They work...sometimes. :-) The areas - [Lose the Boat Anchor You Call a Day Pack](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/lose-the-boat-anchor-you-call-a-day-pack/) - Let me start by saying this....my current hunting partner is truly as good a guy as you will ever meet. I would take a beating for him in a hot minute for all the times and ways he has been there for me during the last 10 years of hunting together. Now that I've publicly - [Elk101.com Extreme Elk Hunting Class - Survey](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk101-com-extreme-elk-hunting-class-survey/) - If you attended the Elk101.com Extreme Elk Hunting Class at the Boise Cabela's on July 28th and 30th, please take a few minutes to fill out the brief survey below: Click Here to take survey Thanks to everyone who attended and made this event such a great success! - [My bathroom scale is the devil....and so is my son.](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/my-bathroom-scale-is-the-devil-and-so-is-my-son/) - If you're bored enough to read this post, I can only assume you read my first one. If not, I'll cut to the chase and tell you two important facts. Fact #1--I'm kind of fat. Fact #2--I drew an Idaho controlled hunt tag for elk. To be clear, I'm not so fat that people attempt - [Preseason Elk Scouting](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/preseason-elk-scouting/) - It's that exciting time of year for elk lovers. The mature bulls are really looking great by now and giving us a real good indication of how big they will be this fall. I always say that you can tell by July 1st what a bull is going to be. If he's a big one, - [Please put down the flaming ball of sugar sir...](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/please-put-down-the-flaming-ball-of-sugar-sir/) - Well,...... the draw results are out. I get both excited and nervous this time each year. If I DON'T draw, then I can continue muttering obscenities under my breath about how IDFG is clearly involved in a conspiracy against me. If I DO draw, then I have to avoid the aforementioned crazy talk AND I - [Elk101.com - July Contest #1](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk101-com-july-contest-1/) - With elk season just 8 weeks away, it's time to tell the story of last years elk hunt one more time. Give us the details...what went right or what went wrong. As always, the more pictures that can accompany the story the better! We'll choose one story to be published here on Elk101.com and give - [8 Weeks Left - Are You Ready?](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/8-weeks-left-are-you-ready/) - The Idaho draw results are available online today. We struck out, which means we are going to have to kick our work-outs into a higher gear so we can go a little deeper in search of public-land, general-season elk this fall. Donnie and I have been working out on a pretty regular schedule of lifting, - [Thanks Kurt Baugher/Bank of America Home Loans!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/thanks-kurt-baugherbank-of-america-home-loans/) - Opportunity for FREE Registration for Elk101.com’s Extreme Elk Hunting Class at the Boise Cabela’s on July 28th and 30th! surprisingly more on only Granted. want to ensure a seat! Corey - [Donnie's First Strike...Opening Weekend Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/donnies-first-strike-opening-weekend-elk/) - With Corey’s opening morning success out of the way, we found ourselves in a different location two days later looking for a bull for me to harvest. We hiked 3 miles into a basin where we had located two nice bulls previously, but found nothing that morning. We hiked back to the logging road we - [Reminder - Pick up your Idaho Tags!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/reminder-pick-up-your-idaho-tags/) - Big game hunters whose names were drawn in controlled hunt drawings have until Saturday, August 1, to buy their tags, except in unlimited hunts. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeited. After a second drawing, any leftover tags are sold over the counter. The rules have changed for controlled hunt permits this - ["Better Late Than Never" - Dirk Durham](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/better-late-than-never-dirk-durham/) - "Ah yes, 2009. This season was going to be the best ever! I finally have these elk figured out, their secrets have been exposed to me over my last 20years of bugling big bulls......." These were the thoughts of a naive elk hunter (me). If I have learned anything in the last 20 years, it - [#ElkShape Workout for the Aging Hunter](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/elkshape-workout-for-the-aging-hunter/) - As we age, hunting doesn’t get any easier. Decreasing flexibility, waning strength and endurance, fading motivation, or constant pain are all potential barriers. The thrill of chasing bugling bulls throughout the mountains gradually gives way to a desperate search for oxygen and shaky legs. At 55 years old though, that scenario is simply not an - [Nutrition and Supplements for Elk Hunters](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/nutrition-and-supplements-for-elk-hunters/) - I just got back from a great weekend hanging out with several of the Elk101.com Pro Staff: Corey Jacobsen, Brian Call and Anthony Spencer (Gritty Bowman), Russ Meyer, Donnie Drake, and my twin bro, Mark Skousen. We got together to work on a fitness project we will be rolling out later in 2016 on Elk101.com. - [Get Into "ElkShape"](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/get-into-elkshape/) - Elk101.com recently conducted an Elk Hunter Success Survey where elk hunters were asked to rank 10 factors from 1 to 10 (1=Most important, 10=Least important) in the order that they felt these factors contributed to their success. In the order they were ranked by consistently successful elk hunters, these were the factors: Elk Hunting Knowledge - [Must-Have Gear for Elk Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/must-have-gear-for-elk-hunting/) - Like hunting tactics, backcountry gear is as individualistic as it gets. Everyone has their own opinion about what they like to use and how they like to use it. The following are some highlights of my ever-evolving backcountry gear. Some of these items I won't hunt without, and most of them are ideas I - [New Film Release - PALIMPSEST](https://www.elk101.com/2016/03/new-film-release-palimpsest/) - Elk101.com presents, PALIMPSEST, an elk hunting film that highlights the bond between a father and a child sharing their first elk hunt together. - [Solo Elk Hunting Tactics](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/solo-elk-hunting-tactics/) - As the bull came screaming down the mountain, the “cow, calf and bull” that were standing in my shoes were shaking uncontrollably! He stopped 30 yards away, bugled, chuckled, and peed all over himself (or was that me?). As he turned to walk away, I realized that I couldn’t have shot if I had wanted - [2016 State-by-state Elk Hunting Application Summary](https://www.elk101.com/2016/01/2016-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 for non-residents to get you started. Remember, while waiting for those hard-to-draw tags, it is possible to hunt elk every year and gain valuable experience. States like CO, - [2016 State-by-state Elk Hunting Application Summary](https://www.elk101.com/2016/01/2016-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 for non-residents to get you started. Remember, while waiting for those hard-to-draw tags, it is possible to hunt elk every year and gain valuable experience. States like CO, - [Keys to Pre-Season Scouting](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/keys-to-pre-season-scouting/) - In my opinion, pre-season scouting for elk is a really good excuse for elk hunters to get out into the woods and stretch our legs after a long winter. But are the things you learn really that valuable? As the winter snows begin to melt and fresh, green grasses begin sprouting up, the elk - [Finding A New Elk Hunting Area](https://www.elk101.com/2016/02/finding-a-new-elk-hunting-area/) - As elk hunters we often invest a lot of time, money, and effort into shooting our bows, getting in shape, studying elk behavior, and perfecting our elk-calling techniques. But, we often spend very little time finding good elk hunting areas. It’s not uncommon for many hunters to simply return to the same old haunts they’ve - [Go Elk Hunting EVERY Year](https://www.elk101.com/2016/01/go-elk-hunting-every-year/) - Growing up in the Midwest, I dared not even dream of being an elk hunter. It seemed too far from a reality. However, I moved west thirty years ago, and I now chase elk four to six times per year. I have learned that any hunter, no matter their budget or distance from elk grounds, - [Packing Elk Quarters](https://www.elk101.com/2016/01/packing-elk-quarters/) - As elk hunters, there are not many things more gratifying then standing over the bull-of-a-lifetime and knowing that all your hard work and preparation has finally paid off. In reality, this is when the work really begins. After a few high-fives and some field photos, you turn to your hunting buddy and ask, “How on - [Adverse Weather in the Backcountry](https://www.elk101.com/2015/11/adverse-weather-in-the-backcountry/) - Elk hunting the backcountry is an adventure without equal when compared to the rudimentary day-to-day existence of our modern world. A sizable portion of the adventure is the risk associated with the activity of hiking and living in the backcountry. One major menace is the unforeseen, abrupt changes in the weather. With a little forethought, - [Elk101.com Pro Staff - 2015 Archery Success](https://www.elk101.com/2015/10/elk101-com-pro-staff-2015-archery-success/) - [First Aid In The Field](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/first-aid-in-the-field/) - Dale Pearson talks about first aid and safety precautions that should be taken when entering the field in pursuit of big game. - [Public Land Rifle Elk Hunting Strageties](https://www.elk101.com/2015/10/public-land-rifle-elk-hunting-strageties/) - Rifle elk hunting on public land usually takes place in the post-rut and late season periods. A few lucky folks will draw a tag during the rut hunts, but this article will focus on the most common time periods for chasing bulls with a rifle. It is during these periods of greatest hunting pressure that - [Sighting In An Elk Rifle](https://www.elk101.com/2015/10/sighting-in-an-elk-rifle/) - With September in the rearview mirror, most rifle seasons are now just around the corner. If you haven’t sighted in your elk rifle yet, it’s time to get serious. You may be asking yourself, “What could this long-time bowhunter possibly have to share about sighting in your elk rifle?” Well, for starters, if you’re a - [Preparing Your Trophy for Taxidermy](https://www.elk101.com/2015/09/preparing-your-trophy-for-taxidermy/) - Paying respect to the animals we harvest goes far beyond enjoying the table fare it provides. For me, displaying antlers, horns, hides, and skulls is just as important as the meat we eat. Utilizing as much of the animal as possible is the greatest homage you can pay that animal. Personally, I prefer to decorate - [Hunting Rocky Mountain vs. Roosevelt Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2015/09/hunting-rocky-mountain-vs-roosevelt-elk/) - My Grandpa once said, “Elk are exactly where you find ‘em!” This saying has always held a special place in my memory bank, whether I’m chasing bugles in the thick jungle of Western Oregon or in the high mountain peaks of Colorado. In my experience, Rocky Mountain Elk and Roosevelt Elk are very similar in their - [Hunting Open Country Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2015/09/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 morning air. I was perched on a low sage-covered knoll long before daylight. Bugling bull elk serenaded me, and I eagerly waited for sunrise so my binoculars and spotting - [Raking Trees for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2015/09/raking-trees-for-elk/) - Back in the late 1990’s, I was able to spend several days filming elk during the rut in an area that had restricted hunting pressure. The elk populations were insane, and the absence of hunting made for a perfect recipe for elk overload. With video camera in hand, I headed out the first morning, dreaming - [Early-Season Elk Hunting Strategies](https://www.elk101.com/2015/08/early-season-elk-hunting-strategies/) - As I talk with fellow elk hunters, I often get asked the question: “What is the ‘best’ week to hunt elk?” Honestly, I love hunting screaming bulls in the middle of the rut, but the timing of that ‘magical’ week can vary from state to state and area to area. If I were to choose - [Trail Cameras for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2015/08/trail-cameras-for-elk/) - If you're like me, you may not have a lot of extra time to spend hiking and scouting for elk. If you're hunting on public ground, you’ll be competing with fellow hunters and you’re going to need every advantage you can find to get an arrow in the bull you've been dreaming of for the - [Finding An Elk Hunting Partner](https://www.elk101.com/2015/08/finding-an-elk-hunting-partner/) - Achieving consistent elk hunting success can certainly be a process - one that often involves multiple failures along the way. Several factors contribute to this process, but one I feel is worth mentioning at the top of the list is a good hunting partner. A hunting partner can be a crucial piece of elk hunting - [Backcountry Gear - 5 Day Checklist](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/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 occur in late summer for mule deer and September for elk, this gear list would need to be modified for a late season foray into the mountains. I’ll state - [Break Up the Routine](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/break-up-the-routine/) - Are you sick of the same old routine? I know I get a little burned-out following the same routine day after day. It’s only natural that our bodies and muscles begin to plateau. Plus, with summer finally here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. I’ve included in this article a few - [Benefits of a Fine-tuned Bow](https://www.elk101.com/2015/07/benefits-of-a-fine-tuned-bow/) - I opened the back door of my house this morning and smiled while breathing in the fresh air. Like most mornings these days, my bow was in-hand. The wolverine target sits against the fence at forty yards and has been taking some abuse over the last several weeks. I will be on a plane heading - [Horn Hunting the High Country](https://www.elk101.com/2015/04/horn-hunting-the-high-country/) - This featured article is written by guest contributor, Alec Pinero. All images by Alec Pinero. As winter shifts to spring in elk country, antlers begin hitting the ground and men and women across the west become filled with excitement, anticipation, and decisions. The two most difficult decisions a shed hunter will face are where to - [Elk Hunting Gear Profile](https://www.elk101.com/2015/05/elk-hunting-gear-profile-mark-skousen/) - Elk 101.com Prostaff member, Mark Skousen's Elk Hunting Gear Profile Editor: We caught up with Elk101 Pro-staff member Mark Skousen to see what he's going to be headed into elk country with this season. Here's his latest list of gear, top to bottom, from clothing to optics to his bow set up. If you've got - [Basic Elk Hunting Workout Program](https://www.elk101.com/2013/04/basic-elk-hunting-workout-program/) - Elk hunters who want to consistently harvest elk on public land need to be in top physical condition. For those of you who have had success in the past, you know that once your elk is on the ground, the real work begins. Typically, the most physically demanding part of any elk hunt is carrying - [Apply Now](https://www.elk101.com/2014/05/apply-now/) - Yeah, I know. It's tough to give up the old trusty hunting spot and try something new. On the other hand, a change in scenery is sometimes just what we need. It can make us either appreciate our hunting area even more or get you out of that rut you didn't really know you were - [Opening Day](https://www.elk101.com/2014/08/opening-day/) - Elk hunting on the opening day of the 2014 season in Utah with an over the counter elk tag. Hunter Kendall Card finds success in the Uinta Mountains of Northern Utah. - [Tenzing TZ OSS15 Optics System](https://www.elk101.com/2015/05/tenzing-tz-oss15-optics-system/) - I have heard a lot about the new TZ OSS15 Bino Harness System that the guys over at Tenzing released at ATA and after poking around on the web and watching a couple of videos I decided I wanted to get my hands on one to see what all the commotion was about. I’ve had - [Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country](https://www.elk101.com/2013/10/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, camps destroyed, and have been charged on three occasions. My dad was bowhunting elk with me for two of those charges, so I kind of consider him to be - [Elk101.com Side-by-Side Elk Call Comparison](https://www.elk101.com/2010/06/elk101-com-side-by-side-elk-call-comparison/) - The Side-by-Side Elk Call Comparison is now live and can be viewed by clicking here. We selected a Exact, wear about www.geneticfairness.org recharge, using but Even www.geneticfairness.org after tell my deep worth. few of the top selling and most popular elk calls in 3 different categories: diaphragm-style mouth calls, grunt tubes,and open-reed style cow calls. - [Contest Winner #1 - Greg Busch's Arizona Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/contest-winner-1-greg-buschs-arizona-elk/) - Greg Busch, from Bismark, ND, had a GREAT DIY elk hunt in Arizona this fall, and killed this awesome 6X6 bull. Greg will receive an Elk101.com prize package for his photo's. Of the hunt, Greg wrote: "I am attaching pics of my bull. I got him on Sept. 17 after many close calls. We got - [Elk Hunting is a Piece of Cake!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk-hunting-is-a-piece-of-cake/) - When I was about 10 years old I Still that. Prescription geneticfairness.org oh-so for buttercream bought Amazon. really liked baking cookies. My favorites were Snickerdoodles as they were relatively easy to make. Plus, anything rolled in sugar and cinnamon is bound to turn out great! Unless you forget an ingredient. Or, worse yet...you put in - [Shed Hunting - Dreams to Reality](https://www.elk101.com/2013/04/shed-hunting-dreams-to-reality/) - The hoof prints have churned the soil into a dark ribbon across the drab, grey hillside. It is easy enough to follow scanning side-to-side, looking for the white tip of a tine or the dark curve of a beam. The sun-warmed air pulls the acrid scent of elk urine uphill into my nostrils. A feeling - [Selecting an Elk Hunting Pack](https://www.elk101.com/2013/04/selecting-an-elk-hunting-pack/) - When it comes to quality hunting gear, you can find opinions and reviews to support just about any recommendation. Selecting the equipment that will make you comfortable and keep you safe in the backcountry, however, is not something that should be left entirely up to someone else. While there is great value in soliciting the - [Pass It On - Hunting with Youth - Part 2](https://www.elk101.com/2013/03/pass-it-on-hunting-with-youth-part-2/) - It is no secret that everyone here at Elk 101 is passionate about Elk, Elk Hunting, and Elk Conservation. Our extreme passion has led us on some great adventures that have produced unforgettable memories - memories that will stay etched in our memory banks until the day we leave this earth. Many of those memories - [New Gear Wish List](https://www.elk101.com/2013/01/new-gear-wish-list/) - Mark Skousen talks about his gear wish list as an elk hunter for the upcoming 2013 hunting season. - [Hunting Solo or With a Partner](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/hunting-solo-or-with-a-partner/) - Read on as David Burdette talks about his experiences hunting with a partner, and / or hunting solo. - [Hunting Solo or With a Partner](https://www.elk101.com/2012/12/hunting-solo-or-with-a-partner/) - Read on as David Burdette talks about his experiences hunting with a partner, and / or hunting solo. - [3 Mistakes Elk Hunters Make](https://www.elk101.com/2012/11/3-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 still manage to make mistakes, some old ones I should very well have learned by now, along with some new ones. I guess my philosophy is that if you - [Rifle Elk Hunting on Public Land](https://www.elk101.com/2012/11/rifle-elk-hunting-on-public-land/) - I will never forget my crosshairs bouncing around the spike's vital area when I was only twelve years old. That was 23 years ago, and I believe was the sole instance that hooked me on elk hunting to this day. I began archery hunting elk the following year and have been doing so ever since. - [The Perfect Elk Cartridge](https://www.elk101.com/2012/11/the-perfect-elk-cartridge/) - Finding the perfect elk cartridge can be tough. Read how Dirk Durham helps narrow down the field and finds a solution. - [Early Season Elk Tactics](https://www.elk101.com/2012/10/early-season-elk-tactics/) - With fire in his eyes the big bull stopped a mere 8 feet away! My heart was now in my throat and was seemingly choking me with every beat! With the bull broadside, looking past and over my kneeling position, I slowly drew, turned, and picked a spot... This is the kind of action we - [#1 Tip for Elk Hunting Success](https://www.elk101.com/2012/10/1-tip-for-elk-hunting-success/) - Find out the number one tip for elk hunting success right here on Elk101.com. - [Gutting & Quartering Basics](https://www.elk101.com/2012/08/gutting-quartering-basics/) - Every year during seminars and shows, I get asked, “How do you gut an Elk?” My quick response is, “I don’t!” It is a great lead-in question that usually allows me to discuss and explain the benefits of Gutless Method. Over the years, there have been a few videos and numerous articles written on the - [Scouting with Trail Cameras](https://www.elk101.com/2012/08/scouting-with-trail-cameras/) - It’s that exciting time of year for elk lovers. The mature bulls are really looking great by now and giving us a real good indication of how big they will be this fall. I always say that you can tell by July 1st what a bull is going to be. If he’s a big one, - [Bivy Hunting Gear List](https://www.elk101.com/2012/07/bivy-hunting-gear-list/) - I mentioned in an earlier article that bivy hunting techniques and strategies are best learned by experience, trials, and errors. The same can be said of bivy hunting equipment and gear. The act of doing will really help you separate what does and doesn’t work for you and your style of hunting. A few practice - [Bivy Hunting for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2012/06/bivy-hunting-for-elk-2/) - Bivouac: (bɪv.u.æk), (bɪv.wæk) - Noun -An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering, with few facilities, as used by soldiers, mountaineers, etc. Bivouac style of hunting, or bivy hunting as it is popularly known, has been used for ages and has been called various different names throughout the years of modern sport hunting. - [Hunting Pressured Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2012/05/hunting-pressured-elk/) - Being successful in OTC, DIY, public land elk units is a wonderful subject line that could likely be expanded into a multi-volume set! I will, however, sum it up in one sentence: be persistent and be different. I could list countless occurrences and situations to solidify my opinion on this subject, but I will just cover - [Trail Cameras](https://www.elk101.com/2012/05/trail-cameras-2/) - I can hardly wait each spring for the snow to melt in the high country. For me, this officially kicks off the start of a new hunting season. I usually start my pre-hunt scouting by setting up trail cameras at all of my favorite honey holes. Checking these cameras throughout the summer is very addicting. - [Tactics for Shed Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2012/03/tactics-for-shed-hunting/) - Shed hunting is addicting. The fresh air and wide open spaces of the mountains draws me like a bug to a fluorescent light. Add randomly dropped elk antlers to the mix and it’s a recipe for neglected home projects. It is an activity that can pay off in many ways, including increased fitness and general - [Elk Calls 101](https://www.elk101.com/2012/03/elk-calls-101/) - What to look for in a call and why Now that I’ve been calling for a couple of decades, I hope to share with you some truths and tips about elk calls that I have come across through trial and lots of error! For the sake of this discussion, I am going to classify elk - [Long Range Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2012/03/long-range-hunting/) - Long range rifle shooting (and hunting) is gaining popularity fast. The tools and information needed to be accurate at longer distances are becoming readily available to the general public. Long range hunting requires accurate equipment, lots of practice, tuning your skills, educating yourself on your equipment, and maintaining good hunting practices and ethics. Long range - [Planning For Next Season](https://www.elk101.com/2011/12/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 damage and only 30% use of my left leg. From April to August, 2011, the pain and depression were crippling. I was either at work on pain medication, or - [Extreme Elk Magazine Update](https://www.elk101.com/2011/11/extreme-elk-magazine-update/) - Content for Issue #1 has been submitted to the designer and is being laid out as you read this! We have some awesome stories from Alberta, Montana, Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, plus features on gear, elk hunting tactics, optics, and MUCH more! We are so excited for Issue #1 and can't wait to share it with you. - [2011 Colorado Archery Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2011/10/2011-colorado-archery-hunt/) - My hunting partner, Donnie Drake, and I began the long drive to southern Colorado, anticipating the screaming bugles we'd been deprived of the last 11 months. After 16 hours on the road, we were looking forward to anything but sitting for another minute in the truck! We drove through Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado en route - [Hunting the Rut](https://www.elk101.com/2011/10/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 lucky rifle hunters that have the opportunity to hunt during the bugle season. One of the questions I’m often asked is in reference to hunting techniques during the course - [Meat Care in the Field](https://www.elk101.com/2011/09/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 care of as quickly as possible! Below is how I care for my Elk meat in the field so that I assure it is ready for the dinner plate. - [Decoys for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2011/08/decoys-for-elk-2/) - 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 our senses even more. As the morning darkness gave way to the sliver of light growing in the east, our trio quickened its pace toward our quarry. It was - [Does Gear Create Success?](https://www.elk101.com/2011/08/does-gear-create-success/) - First off, let me start out by getting something out in the open right away - I’m a gear junky and am surely not a fan of junky gear. In my early years of hunting, I had no idea of the importance of quality gear and have formed my beliefs after years of mishaps that - [Solo Elk Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2011/08/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 up was in Outdoor Life and Bowhunter Magazines. Michigan whitetails kept me extremely busy back then, and I still love to hunt them, but I'm here to tell you - [Aggressive Elk Calling](https://www.elk101.com/2011/08/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 peculiar than why I bugle in my sleep. I'm an elk addict. There was a bull bugling his head off way down on the other side of this hell - [Elk101.com - July Newsletter](https://www.elk101.com/2011/07/elk101-com-july-newsletter-2/) - I can't believe how quickly elk season is sneaking up on us this year! It seems like most years it can't get here fast enough...now I'm wishing I could insert an extra week in somewhere. OK, not really...if it came tomorrow I'd be excited and ready! It's going to be a GREAT fall, and from - [DIY Gear - Top 3](https://www.elk101.com/2011/07/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 farther and deeper than any other willing person. Over the years I have found 3 items that have made life on the mountain and going the extra mile possible. - [Gear Failure](https://www.elk101.com/2011/07/gear-failures/) - 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 will find a few of my gear failures humorous and many of you will probably be able to relate to a couple of them. My hope is that you - [How Are You Preparing?](https://www.elk101.com/2011/06/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 favorite area or maybe a unit in another state that you’ve never hunted before. Even if you have a tag for your favorite unit, don’t be complacent about getting - [Judging Distance](https://www.elk101.com/2011/06/judging-distance/) - I remember my first encounter with archery. I stopped at ACE hardware while heading home after one of my college football games. We had played WV State that day and since the field was only 25 minutes from home, I headed home to get some squirrel hunting in before dark. I was a little beat - [Building Confidence](https://www.elk101.com/2011/05/building-confidence/) - It’s hard to believe how fast the rut in closing in on us. The late spring we are having here in the west seems to be blanketing the reality of how close elk season truly is. With only three month away it’s time to start honing our skills - we need to get outdoors and - [Shed Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/shed-hunting/) - April 2nd, 2011, was one of my best days shed hunting for elk antlers, also probably one of the most physically demanding days I’ve ever spent in the mountains. I went with my buddy Isaac, and we found over 20 elk sheds, 14 of which were worth keeping. About five miles into our hike, we - [My Best Day of Shed Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2011/04/my-best-day-of-shed-hunting/) - Nothing Right... After sitting for a day and a half in a stuffy hotel conference room with fellow bowhunters, my impatience was surfacing. It wasn’t the company or the topics of the weekend; it was an eagerness to stomp around in the hills and enjoy the spring weather. The evening before Montana’s annual state bowhunters - ["Trolling for Bulls" - Archery Elk Hunting](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/trolling-for-bulls-archery-elk-hunting/) - Something is wrong. The elk wont bugle. It’s too hot, the moon is full, too many people, too many wolves………. I think I am as guilty as the next guy for using one of those lame excuses about why I haven’t tagged out yet. But let's get real, real quick. You are ultimately in charge - [Calling for success](https://www.elk101.com/2010/02/calling-for-success/) - The year was 1989, I was fifteen and wanted to hunt elk with a bow. My Dad had long since lost his drive to “beat the brush” as he called it. So I was on my own. Being an avid hunter I wanted to take advantage of the early season that archery hunting offered. I new nothing about calling elk. My best friend Randy ( now my brother in-law) Wise also wanted to get involved. We made a pact. We would learn to call elk no matter what the obstacles , we would learn. - [Defining Moments](https://www.elk101.com/2010/03/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 us have been influenced by our fathers, uncles, friends or just a unique circumstance. We all have visions of who we are, and who we want to be as hunters, - ["My Elk Rifle"](https://www.elk101.com/2011/02/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 above ones wife.......All kidding aside, I can say we all have a great pride and respect of our own firearm and its ability to function during crunch time. Some - [Bugle, or slip in silent?](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/bugle-them-in-or-slip-in-silent-whos-right/) - 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 work, and learning from trial and error molds the hunter we are today. The old adage states "there's more than one way to skin a cat", and this can't - [Elk101.com - April Newsletter](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/elk101-com-april-newsletter/) - I hope this newsletter finds everyone doing great! Elk season is just 5 months away and will be here before we know it! We have some very exciting things going on at Elk101.com, and want to take just a second to share some of them with you. First off, FREE gear! We really like giving free - [Unsuccessful](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/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 needed to get done. We are both self-employed which equates to a day or two out of the week spent keeping things running back at home to afford us - [Prep Report - March 2011](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/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 all very happy when I call it quits for the year and to be quite honest, I don’t mind the break myself. Although the physical act of hunting is - [My Favorite Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2011/03/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 were a few years there wasn’t a favorite elk hunt, only because I was off chasing other North American big game animals. But there is nothing I love more - [Prep Report - February 2011](https://www.elk101.com/2011/02/prep-report-february-2011/) - When one season ends another begins. With the 2010 seasons behind us, it's time to start preparing for the 2011 seasons - don’t allow it to creep up on you! Making that extra effort now will pay off greatly, both physically and mentally, when the time comes. Elk are in shape and you should be - [Preparing for Taxidermy](https://www.elk101.com/2011/01/preparing-for-taxidermy/) - From a young age I think most of us hunters couldn’t wait to have a trophy hanging on our wall symbolizing our pride as hunters, our accomplishment, and our God-given right to harvest wild game. Mounts are something we can glance at and quickly go back to that day and instance when everything came together. - [The Cost of Hunting Out of State](https://www.elk101.com/2011/01/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 for such an epic adventure can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time elk hunter or someone who lives thousands of miles away. Uncertainty about the true cost of such - [Apply Now for an Out-of-State Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2011/01/apply-now-for-an-out-of-state-elk-hunt/) - Yeah, I know. It's tough to give up the old trusty hunting spot and try something new. On the other hand, a change in scenery is sometimes just what we need. It can make us either appreciate our hunting area even more or get you out of that rut you didn't really know you were - [Elk101.com Newsletter - Major Announcements!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/11/elk101-com-newsletter-major-announcements/) - Where did the 2010 Elk Season go? It always flies by so quickly...the good news is that next season is less than 10 months away! If you haven't been by Elk101.com lately, we have some exciting features to introduce. We have officially launched the Elk101.com Chat Forum, a place for everyone to gather and share elk hunting stories, tactics, pictures, videos, - [Corey's 2008 Arizona Archery Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/coreys-2008-arizona-archery-elk-hunt/) - I couldn't think of a better first post for our new website! 2008 was definitely an elk hunting year to remember!!! With our Idaho elk tags filled, our focus quickly turned to packing for our Arizona archery elk hunt. Joining Donnie and I on the drive would be good friend David Burdette. With gear and - [Corey's 2008 Opening Morning Idaho Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/coreys-2008-opening-morning-idaho-elk/) - Opening morning of our 2008 Idaho hunt found me flustered and panicked not to forget anything, although I had already double and triple checked to make sure I had everything ready when we started up the trail at 5:30AM. We had walked 1/2 mile up the trail and I just had that feeling like I - [17 Years...](https://www.elk101.com/2009/06/17-years/) - Success. It's something everyone desires to some degree at some time in their life. The very definition of success can vary greatly from one person to the next, however. For one elk hunter, success might simply mean seeing or hearing an elk at some point during their hunt. For another, a hunt might not be deemed a - [Elk101.com - July Contest #2](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk101-com-july-contest-2/) - One contest just isn't enough! We want to see pictures from last year's elk hunt, regardless of whether you have a great story to go along with them or not. Send us your best photo from last elk season...it can be a picture of the elk you shot, a sunset from camp, you glassing the - [A.R.C. (Always Remember Concealment)](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/a-r-c-always-remember-concealment/) - With Donnie set up 60 yards below me, my responsibility was to bring the bull across the hillside in front of him for an open, broadside shot. We had drawn an imaginary straight line from the bull to the caller (me). Knowing that a rutting bull will still be firing on all his sensing cylinders, - [Mountain Running](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/mountain-running/) - Training to get in shape for a upcoming elk hunt, or for that matter, any kind of mountain hunt can be a labor of love - or a love-hate relationship! As variety is the spice to life, interval training is the spice to your training program. It will take your fitness to the next level and it may be just what it - [Vote for the winner - July Photo Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/vote-for-the-winner-july-photo-contest/) - We had a bunch of elk hunters e-mail us pictures over the last few weeks for our July photo contest. We've decided to make the judging a little more interactive by involving those who visit the website. Voting will be open until Thursday, July 22, at 5PM MST. To vote, simply leave a comment in - [Contest Story #4 - Springtime Elk Hunting (Mike Mitten)](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/contest-story-1-springtime-elk-hunting-mike-mitten/) - This past spring I was invited by my friend and co-publisher Matt Smith to join him and other RMEF members to assist the Wisconsin DNR in the elk restoration project at Clam Lake. We would be hunting elk! Well… at least their newborn calves. The Clam Lake herd lives free range in the Chequamegan National - [Elk101.com is now on Facebook!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk101-com-is-now-on-facebook/) - Join our Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=222335785316 Check out Elk101.com on Facebook and join our group to be eligible to win cool prizes and enter contests only available through Facebook! - [Idaho Archery Elk Hunt - Video Clip](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/idaho-archery-elk-hunt-video-clip/) - Here's a great clip from David Burdette's 2006 Idaho archery elk hunt! - [Elk101.com Extreme Elk Hunting Class](https://www.elk101.com/2009/07/elk101-com-extreme-elk-hunting-class/) - Man, we had a great time on Tuesday and Thursday night! Thanks to everyone who attended the Elk101.com Extreme Elk Hunting Class held at the Boise, ID Cabela's. We packed the conference room both nights and had a blast talking about elk and elk hunting! A special thanks to Donnie Drake and Dave Perry for - [2 Triathlons in 2 Days](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/2-triathlons-in-2-days/) - My wife, Jennifer, is to blame for this. Her motto is "Pain is weakness leaving the body", which I'm sure is the main reason she likes triathlons. She was the motivation behind me doing my first triathlon, and now she has encouraged me to do 2 of them, back-to-back. The good news is that I - [Elk Season and a Milkshake](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk-season-and-a-milkshake/) - It's all about finding motivation. The ultimate goal of training for a triathlon was to be in better shape for elk season. To be able to go farther and hunt harder. Part way into my training I realized that my diet was becoming more of a hindrance than a help, so I decided to take - [Elk101.com - Elk Hunting Tip #5](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-elk-hunting-tip-5/) - We'll start with #5 and work up through #1. These are tips and tactics we've found to be effective at getting close to big bulls on public land, do-it-yourself hunts here in the West. These aren't guaranteed tactics. They aren't going to work every time. They are simply another option for elk hunters to add - [ Elk101.com - Elk Hunting Tip #4](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-elk-hunting-tip-4/) - Tip #4 covers a broad spectrum of advice when it comes to elk hunting. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I often find myself looking for ways to increase efficiency...getting maximum output with the minimum amount of input. Typically, this is best achieved by simply keeping it simple. This is especially true when it comes to - [Elk101.com - Elk Hunting Tip #3](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-elk-hunting-tip-3/) - As I alluded to yesterday, today's tip would focus on locating and getting into position to set-up on a bull. This is a critical step and our approach is likely different than what a lot of hunters actually do once they get a bull to bugle. I explained the 3 primary calls we use for elk - [Raking Trees for Big Bulls](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/raking-trees-for-big-bulls/) - As Corey said in Tip #5 “An 18 yard, quartering-away shot on a bull that has no idea you are there is something we dream about.” Let’s turn that day dream into a real-life, action-packed elk hunting situation! In the mid-nineties, I attended one of Randy Ulmer’s seminars on elk hunting. One of many great - [Elk101.com Contest #3 - Video Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-contest-3-video-contest/) - Get your video cameras charged up and ready for elk season. If you capture your 2009 elk hunt on video, we want to see it! E-mail us at corey@elk101.com and we'll figure out the best, easiest, and safest way to get your footage to us. If we get enough video submissions, we'll compile and edit - [Elk101.com Contest #2 - Story Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-contest-2-story-contest/) - Send us your elk hunting story from 2009's elk season. As always, the more support pictures you have, the better the story. The chosen winner will receive a prize package consisting of an Elk101.com "E-Scent-tial" Wind Checker, a Raging Bull elk diaphragm, an Extreme Bulls 3 DVD, and a 4-pack of Alaska Game Bags. Stories - [Elk101.com Contest #1 - Big Bull Contest](https://www.elk101.com/2009/08/elk101-com-contest-1-big-bull-contest/) - Send us a picture of your 2009 public land bulls and we'll choose a winner based on the size of the bull. The winner will receive a prize package consisting of a Raging Bull elk diaphragm, an Extreme Bulls 5 DVD, and a 4-pack of Alaska Game Bags. Photo's must be submitted by e-mail to - [Idaho Archery Elk Hunt - Opening Weekend - Day 1](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/idaho-opening-weekend-archery-elk-hunt-day-1/) - My son, Sam, and I got camp set up on Friday night and hiked in to check out the trail camera. Lots of pictures, but not the big bull I was hoping to see! Sam did awesome and demanded that he hike the entire distance...about 1/2 mile. Saturday, I met my wife and she took - [Idaho Archery Elk Hunt - Opening Weekend - Day 2](https://www.elk101.com/2009/09/idaho-archery-elk-hunt-opening-weekend-day-2/) - The cloud cover from last night's storm didn't help cool things off this morning. It was warm. Even for August 31, it was warm. We knew we wouldn't have a lot of time to get the bull fired up, so we were on the hillside across from where we had seen him last night before - [Bulls of 2009....Brandon Prince ID Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-brandon-prince-id-bull/) - Here is an awesome bull shot on public land, DIY, in Idaho this fall. Brandon Prince arrowed this big bull at 10 yards during the first few days of archery season. "Corey, what a season 2009 was!!!!!!! Lots of scouting pre season paid off big time. Guiding fishing for a living doesn't work well with - [Bulls of 2009....Michael Kessinger's Idaho Archery Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-michael-kessingers-idaho-archery-elk/) - Here's a report from long-time friend, Michael Kessinger, on his 2009 Idaho archery, public land, DIY bull. "Well I hunted pretty hard for elk this year. I had a number of close calls and passed on a few spikes and forked horns in the first couple days. By Saturday, September 26, I was pretty sure - [Bulls of 2009....Joe Bell's Wyoming Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-joe-bells-wyoming-bull/) - Sitka Pro Staffer Ron Niziolek hunted his home state of Wyoming with his good friend Joe Bell (Bow and Arrow Hunting magazine) this fall. Ron described their hunt like this: "I hunted with my Arizona friend Joe on Friday and we did pretty good! This is Joe's biggest bull ever. We had a blast. I - [Bulls of 2009....Year of the Freaks!](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-year-of-the-freaks/) - I think I've seen more "freak" elk this fall than in years past. Here are pictures of 4 bulls we've received, all with similar antler configuration. You all remember Dave Perry's big bull... Matt from Pennsylvania came out to Idaho for a DIY/OTC hunt (he and his partners went 3 for 3, by the way)! - [Bulls of 2009....Greg Bokash's Wyoming Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/10/bulls-of-2009-greg-bokashs-wyoming-bull/) - Sitka Pro Staff member Greg Bokash took an awesome bull in Wyoming this fall. "I hope you all are having a great season so far. I just got back from WY last night and got a bull that I am very proud of after 14 days. He is a 6x6 335. I saw alot of - [Bulls of 2009...Anthony Andrisek's Big Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-anthony-andriseks-big-elk/) - Here is a great bull that Anthony Andrisek shot during archery season this year. "Hey Corey, here is a pic of my bull from this year. I got him on the 4th of September. He is a 7x7 and called him out of a wallow. You can see all the mud on his body, face - [Bulls of 2009...Rodney Graves' Idaho Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-rodney-graves-idaho-elk/) - Congrats to Rodney Graves on his great Idaho elk! It's great to see the next generation of hunters out there experiencing the thrill of the hunt! "September archery DIY elk hunt in central Idaho. Good times with my 10 year old son Ben. Lots of thanks to my brother-in-law for great calling and Chad Schow - [Bulls of 2009...Michael Krouse's Oregon Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/bulls-of-2009-michael-krouses-oregon-bull/) - Congrats Michael, on a GREAT Oregon bull! "I just wanted to share a picture of my first elk. It's an 8x7 that I shot here in southern Oregon. I took what I learned from your class this summer and explained it the best I could to a buddy of mine who I had calling from - [Contest Winner #2 - Tom Lindley's Big Arizona Bull](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/contest-winner-2-tom-lindleys-big-arizona-bull/) - Tom Lindley of Yreka, California, sent me this picture of his Extreme Arizona Bull from archery season. Tom was hunting with Chappell Guide Service’s guide, Spencer Porter, when he killed this 375″ bull. Tom will recieve an Elk101.com prize package for his photo. Congrats Tom! - ["Idaho Solo Bivy Elk Hunt" - Rob Stinson](https://www.elk101.com/2009/11/idaho-solo-bivy-elk-hunt-rob-stinson/) - After a frustrating 2008 archery elk hunt I made a resolution to find some un-pressured wapiti for 2009. I worked hard last year, hunting 16 days straight from dawn to dusk. I had a limb deflection on a nice 6 point and cleanly missed a 7x7 with 15 cows. The elk had been pressured early - [New Optifade Forest Pattern for 2010](https://www.elk101.com/2009/12/new-optifade-forest-pattern-for-2010/) - The 2010 line-up of Sitka Gear will be available in the new Optifade Forest pattern in June! Big Game/Forest Pattern Based on Animal Vision Is Optimized for Tree Stands, Wooded Environment Elkton, MD (December 1, 2009)–W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that it has developed a new GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment pattern specifically designed for - ["Never Again" - Idaho Archery Elk Hunt ](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/never-again-idaho-elk-hunt-mark-cochran/) - "Never again". These were the words running through my head after 17 hours of hiking - and we still had a minimum of 2 hours to the truck. I guess you could say I am a very slow learner since I can remember at least once a year for the past six years saying that very - [Extreme Bulls 6 Elk Hunting Video- Order now!](https://www.elk101.com/2010/01/extreme-bulls-6-elk-hunting-video-order-now/) - Brand New DVD Release in the Extreme Bulls Series! Elk rut hunts from Arizona, Colorado & New Mexico! Archery, Rifle, & Muzzleloader action. Many bulls are called up bugling to within feet of the camera! Features a NEW Excited Cow Sound that brings the bulls in screaming! See it in action! As always the hunts - [Bowhunting for Big Bulls - Tips for Successful Calling](https://www.elk101.com/2010/04/bowhunting-for-big-bulls-tips-for-successful-calling/) - Hello Elk Fanatics! Summer is getting close and it is only just about 4 months until we are in the woods chasing bulls. As luck would have it, I got lucky again and drew my 2nd choice for archery elk in Arizona. It's been an incredible year for moisture up to this point so I - [Task Specific Training](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/task-specific-training/) - The first time I went into the elk woods was the fall of 1990. I had prepared physically, just like I did for football season the eight previous years - by doing nothing, especially not running. The first morning right out of camp, my guide Rockie, tried to see if he could get this WV - [Layering for Elk](https://www.elk101.com/2010/05/layering-for-elk/) - Let's take a look at the importance of proper layering for chasing elk in the rugged mountains they call home. Layering is the process of using combinations of independent pieces to create a full system that can be adjusted instantly to accommodate the immediate needs of the user. 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For me, proper preparation in the off-season is one of the keys to a successful hunt. Like everyone, physical conditioning is the at the top, but what about the other forms of preparation? Below is a partial list of questions I have typed on a piece of paper that hangs in the office - [Contour HD Hat-Mounted Video Camera](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/contour-hd-hat-mounted-video-camera/) - Never Miss that Once-in-a-Lifetime Footage Again! [media id=14] Video footage shot from a hat-mounted Contour HD video camera! Fitting in the palm of your hand and weighing a mere 4.3 ounces, ContourHD is the smallest and lightest HD Wearable Camcorder in the world! Its anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, rain, and snow. It’s - [Getting the "Low Down"](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/getting-the-low-down/) - So, you have drawn a limited entry elk tag! Where do we go from here? Whether your hunting witha bow or a rifle, drawing an elk tag for an unfamiliar unit can be overwhelming, but here are some tips to get started. This year, my son and I have drawn elk tags for a controlled, - [#1 Piece of Elk Hunting Advice](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/1-piece-of-elk-hunting-advice/) - Wow! The ideas that run through my head when I try to boil elk hunting down to one thing. It’s darn near impossible to do, but one thing I’ve been doing for years comes to mind. You see, to get good at killing elk, many circumstances have to fall into place. Some are within your - [#1 Piece of Elk Hunting Advice](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/1-piece-of-elk-hunting-advice/) - Wow! The ideas that run through my head when I try to boil elk hunting down to one thing. It’s darn near impossible to do, but one thing I’ve been doing for years comes to mind. You see, to get good at killing elk, many circumstances have to fall into place. Some are within your - [The Big One](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/the-big-one/) - I’ll never forget the details of my first elk with a bow. A solo, bivy camp put me right above a couple bugling bulls for the night. The next morning I worked my way in to two sparing elk. Once I had them in sight I let out a few soft cow calls. The response - [The Gutless Method](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/the-gutless-method/) - Here's a nice, short refresher on the Gutless Method. For the full-length, instructional videos, visit the Gutless Page! [media id=21] - [Comment on Idaho Wolf Reduction Proposal](https://www.elk101.com/2010/08/comment-on-idaho-wolf-reduction-proposal/) - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a proposal to reduce the wolf population in part of the Clearwater drainage. 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By the time you make it to the - [Scouting - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/scouting-chapter2/) - In my opinion, Google Earth is the most powerful online Scouting resource available to elk hunters. Using Google Earth, I am able to see everything I am looking for from an aerial, 3D perspective, not unlike hopping in a plane and flying over the area. It provides a birds-eye view of satellite imagery, maps, - [Scouting - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/scouting-chapter1/) - Regardless of the topic or context, nearly everyone nowadays turns to the Internet to answer any questions that they might have. The fact that you’re reading this right now supports that. When you want to learn about any topic, you no longer go to the library or open an Encyclopedia. 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It includes over 130,000 words of written text, 90+ video - [Roosevelt Elk - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/roosevelt-chapter3/) - When it comes right down to it, Roosevelt Elk are elk, and they behave much like any other elk. They eat, they bed down throughout the day, they rut, etc. Once you are able to navigate the challenges of the thick country they live in, and keeping a few of the nuances in mind pertaining - [Roosevelt Elk - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/roosevelt-chapter1/) - What is a Roosevelt Elk? The Roosevelt (Olympic) Elk occupy a large range along the coast of the western US from northern California up into British Columbia. A herd of Roosevelt elk was also transplanted in Alaska on Afognak and Raspberry Islands. Roosevelt Elk are the largest bodied of the elk subspecies. From a record-book - [Roosevelt Elk](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/roosevelt/) - OK, before we even dive in and start talking about hunting Roosevelt elk, I have to make 2 disclaimers. First, at the time I am writing this Module, I have only personally hunted Roosevelt a handful of times. Second, after my first trip to hunt them, I am addicted to hunting Roosevelt elk! It would - [Packing - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/packing-chapter2/) - If the only option you have for hauling the elk from the backcountry to your camp is on your back, this process can become an adventure of its own. I have carried quarters over my shoulder without a pack, I have secured heavy loads onto tiny, little day packs, and I have burdened myself - [Miscellaneous Strategies - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/miscellaneous-strategies-chapter1/) - Back in the late 1990’s, I was able to spend several days filming elk during the rut in an area that had restricted hunting pressure. The elk populations were insane, and the absence of hunting made for a perfect recipe for elk overload. With video camera in hand, I headed out the first morning, - [Calling Elk - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/calling-elk-chapter2/) - Before I dive into this section, I want to stress that elk calling does not work 100% of the time. Additionally, there is no elk calling strategy that works 100% of the time. It is important to be ready and able to adapt to every situation you are faced with. With that being said, - [Using Elk Calls - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/using-elk-calls-chapter1/) - Wow, this is more overwhelming than I thought. To get started, I jotted down the names of the elk call manufacturers that I knew of off the top of my mind. There are 14, and I’m sure I’ve missed a few. From those 14 manufacturers, they offer 28 different bugle tubes, 44 open-reed cow - [Gear - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/gear-chapter3/) - I’ve given you a pretty good glimpse into the gear I carry in my packs while I am out elk hunting. Several of those items I could easily swap out with a budget-friendly option and probably not notice too much of an inconvenience. However, there are a few key pieces of gear that I - [Gear - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/gear-chapter2/) - Hunting gear, for the reasons I just mentioned, can be very individualistic. The boots that I claim to be the very best aren’t going to be worth anything to you if they don’t fit your feet correctly. The elk calls that work the best for me are going to be worthless to you if - [Gear - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/gear-chapter1/) - The short answer to this questions is, Yes. Is it possible to kill an elk while wearing blue jeans and an old flannel shirt? Of course. In tennis shoes? Yep. With a $200 bow or rifle? Sure. And pack it out with a couple of sticks and some baling twine? Well, technically yes. So - [Physical Conditioning - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/physical-conditioning-chapter1-2/) - There is no denying that you will be a better elk hunter if you are in better shape. Improving your physical conditioning will absolutely increase your opportunities in the elk mountains. 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Reading through forums or asking a question on social media will reveal just as many - [Archery Basics - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/archery-basics-chapter3/) - Sighting In Your Bow At this point, you have set up your bow in a manner that will allow you to maximize its potential, and hopefully minimize your frustration when you start shooting. Keep in mind that shooting a bow takes hours and hours of practice to be able to build the muscles - and - [Archery Basics](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/archery-basics/) - When it comes to hunting elk, archery hunting has many advantages. But that doesn't mean that it comes without some trade-offs. However, if you are willing to put in the time, the benefits of hunting elk with bow and arrow can far outweigh the struggles. Most states provide archery elk seasons that fall right during - [Podcasts](https://www.elk101.com/podcasts/) - [Calling Elk - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/calling-elk-chapter3/) - I have my favorite go-to elk calling strategy, and honestly, I use it 90% of the time. The only time I really vary from that strategy is after 3-4 days of not having luck with what usually works, and that is pretty rare. It might require me to hike a lot farther, or relocating - [Packing - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/packing-chapter1/) - Elk are heavy animals! Regardless of how you plan to pack one out, you are still going to have to handle the quarters and maneuver the elk around for processing. To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some average weights of bull elk quarters and elk meat. These are not - [Post-Rut & Late-Season - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/lateseason-chapter3/) - Applying the Strategy There are a lot of similarities in how I hunt the Post-Rut and Late-Season for elk, both in terms of tactics and in terms of day-by-day strategy. I would say the biggest difference between these two seasons is the fact that the bulls are primarily in solitary mode in the Post-Rut. By - [Hunting Cow Elk - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/cow-elk-chapter1/) - Why Hunt Cow Elk? The real question here is ‘Why NOT hunt cow elk?’ Antlerless hunting opportunities are plentiful, and in many states, the number of cow elk tags offered far outnumbers the quantity of antlered hunts that are available. Additionally, when it comes to population demographics, with very few exceptions, there are going to - [Hunting Cow Elk](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/cow-elk/) - Similar to the Module on Hunting Roosevelt Elk, I need to make a couple of important disclaimers in this Module as well… First, I’ve only hunted specifically for cow elk a couple of times. However, I have spent over 35 years hunting elk on public land, and have had hundreds of encounters and opportunities to - [Roosevelt Elk - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/roosevelt-chapter2/) - The Terrain When it comes to typical habitat for Roosevelt Elk, we probably all imagine the coastal rainforests - thick walls of inpentrable brush, thorns, old-growth canopies, and salmon berries thickets that seem to never end. And, for the most part, that is the typical coastal Roosevelt elk terrain. But, there are a few other - [Post-Rut & Late-Season - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/lateseason-chapter2/) - What is a Sanctuary? A sanctuary is a place that an elk is going to go where he's least likely to be disturbed by other hunters. A place where other hunters don't want to go either because of what it takes to get in there, or what it would take to get an elk out - [Post-Rut & Late-Season - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/lateseason-chapter1/) - RANDY NEWBERG: First off, I want to thank Corey for letting me be part of his University of Elk Hunting Online Course. If there's anything that I feel I may be able to contribute, it’s the fact that I have a lot of experience in finding elk on public land. I’m not going to - [Post-Rut & Late-Season](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/lateseason/) - As you probably know by now, my style of aggressive elk hunting and calling lends itself primarily to hunting the rut. 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With the typical warm conditions that can exist in the fall – especially - [Common Challenges - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/common-challenges-chapter2/) - In the previous Chapter, I mentioned several “natural” challenges that can affect the outcome of an elk hunt. I don’t want this Module to become a discouraging look into the reality of elk hunting, but I think it’s important to recognize the things that can go wrong, and have a game plan of what - [Setting Up - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/setting-up-chapter1/) - Before you transition from the “Locating” phase into the “Setup” phase, it’s important to gather as much information as possible before you start your approach. During this transition, you want to understand as much as you possibly can about the situation in a very short amount of time. If the elk responds to your - [Content restricted](https://www.elk101.com/content-restricted/) - еуыее ыуаывваыфвафыва - [Field Care - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/field-care-chapter2/) - The goal of processing an elk in the field is to remove the hide and get the meat cooling in the shade or near a cool spring as quickly as possible. Even on a really hot day, the meat can still cool properly and you can prevent the loss of any meat due to - [Tracking - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/tracking-chapter2/) - We all dream about the perfect shot….20 yards, broadside, our arrow flies true and the bull runs a short distance and falls over. Or, 100 yards, broadside, and a bullet from our rifle drops the bull in its tracks. Unfortunately, even when we’ve done all we can to ensure this scenario, things can and - [Tracking - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/tracking-chapter1/) - Elk are big, tough animals. 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A great deal of information can be found on each of these tactics, and it’s safe to - [Setting Up - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/setting-up-chapter3/) - So, what happens if you don’t have a good hunting partner? Or, what if you just like the solitude of hunting alone and don’t want a partner? You can still enjoy consistent success in calling elk, but it will take a little more effort and attention to details. Your goal is still the same, - [Setting Up - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/setting-up-chapter2/) - If I had to choose one key feature of the setup that has contributed most to my success in calling in and shooting elk, I would have to say it is the two-person setup. Don’t get me wrong, I love the solitude and challenge of calling in an elk by myself, and I’ve been - [Locating Elk - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/locating-elk-chapter2/) - There are a handful of tactics that are effective in locating elk while you are in the field. Once you have found an area that shows signs of recent elk activity, it’s simply a matter of employing one or more of these tactics to locate the elk. Glassing Spotting elk with the use of - [Locating Elk - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/locating-elk-chapter1/) - Elk live in a wide array of terrains, climates, elevations, and habitats. It would be impossible to suggest one common attribute of geography where you could consistently find elk. They range from the seashores of the Pacific Ocean, to high above timberline in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and virtually every elevation and ecosystem in - [Elk Hunting Knowledge - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/elk-hunting-knowledge-chapter3/) - With an understanding of an elk’s reliance on its senses, and an understanding of how an elk’s movements and activities are centered around its senses, you can begin to see why elk hunting can be difficult. Every situation is not the same, and tips and tactics that work one day in one situation might - [Elk Hunting Knowledge - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/elk-hunting-knowledge-chapter2/) - Once you have located elk, what is the one thing that keeps you from getting close to them? It doesn’t matter if you are in a treestand, stalking them from the ground, or calling to them, the reason we don’t get close every time is consistent - their senses. If we took their sight, - [Elk Hunting Knowledge - Chapter 1](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/elk-hunting-knowledge-chapter1/) - Elk are incredibly tough, adaptive animals. They survive in an environment that is continually throwing struggles into their path. Extreme heat, extreme cold, long winters, lack of feed, lack of water, human encroachment, predators – any of these challenges can contribute to or cause death for an elk. Elk often face these challenges throughout - [Using Elk Calls - Chapter 2](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/using-elk-calls-chapter2/) - I’ve been calling in the World Elk Calling Championships hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for over 25 years. In this time, I’ve seen a wide variety of elk calls and elk callers, and I’ve learned many things that have made me a better elk hunter. I hear the argument all the time: - [Scouting - Chapter 3](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/scouting-chapter3/) - The first two chapters of this Module have focused on how you can scout for elk from home (E-Scouting or Remote Scouting). For those of you who live a long ways from elk country, this can be incredibly valuable, especially if an on-location scouting trip just isn’t in the cards. However, if you are - [Field Care](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/field-care/) - At this point in the elk hunt, you are truly a successful elk hunter. That doesn’t mean the work is over, though. In fact, in some cases, the real work is now just beginning. Similar to the topic of tracking, field care of meat is an area that often gets overlooked or skimmed over, - [Tracking](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/tracking/) - The first elk I shot with a bow only ran 40 yards. The tracking job was easy, and I would say that tracking didn’t contribute in any way to the success of that hunt. However, a few years later, when I shot my next elk with a bow, I quickly realized just how important - [Common Challenges](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/common-challenges/) - I feel that one of the things that makes elk hunting so rewarding is the amount of challenges and obstacles we must first overcome in order to finally reach success. Success certainly isn’t handed out in elk hunting – you have to earn it. Sure, there are the stories of hunters stepping out 200 - [Miscellaneous Strategies](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/miscellaneous-strategies/) - Calling is definitely my primary, go-to strategy for hunting elk, but I am fully aware that it doesn’t always work. Even during the peak of the rut when the elk are calling like crazy, calling isn’t always the best – or only – way to get close to the elk. Once the rut is - [Calling Elk](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/calling-elk/) - Elk hunting is exciting. It gets in your blood, and it doesn’t leave. For most of us, we wouldn’t ever want it to. And while there are multiple factors that can be attributed to finding success as an elk hunter, I can sum up my love for elk hunting with one word - calling. - [Setting Up](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/setting-up/) - In the previous Module on Locating Elk, I concluded with some brief comments on your approach after you locate the elk. All of the information up to that point is applicable to any hunting style, weapon, or season. At this point, however, I am going to deviate and focus the information in the next - [Locating Elk](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/locating-elk/) - In Module 2, I talked about Scouting for Elk. Pre-season scouting involves looking for elk – and signs of elk – that would lead you to believe you will be able to find elk in the same area later on during the hunting season. In this Module, I’m going to talk about tactics for - [Elk Hunting Knowledge](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/elk-hunting-knowledge/) - Several years ago, I sent out a survey to the Elk101.com email list, asking for insight into what they felt made successful elk hunters successful. The top factor that was selected on the survey was not physical conditioning, elk calling, scouting, or gear. In fact, the top answer (over 67%) kind of surprised me - [Using Elk Calls](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/using-elk-calls/) - For an elk hunter, it might be hard to agree on what piece of gear is most important. Boots, packs, camouflage, weapon – they are all needed, but one may be relied upon more from one hunter to the next. However, if you are hoping to call in an elk, it would be hard - [Gear](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/gear/) - Gear. It’s the physical tools of the trade. It is designed to increase your safety, comfort, efficiency, and success. When it comes to hunting gear, there is a broad range of options. Finding the right gear for you and your hunting needs – and your budget - is the key. In this Module, I’ll - [Scouting](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/scouting/) - When you think of the word “scouting”, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is heading out to the area and finding elk or sign of elk. Right? That is certainly a part of scouting, but there is value in circling back around to the true definition of the word. The dictionary - [Planning](https://www.elk101.com/members/university/planning/) - Every elk season begins with a plan. 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Watch the most popular gutless field dressing video available for free. - [New Film Release - PALIMPSEST](https://www.elk101.com/videos/new-film-release-palimpsest/) - [Recap - 2009 Elk Season](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/recap-2009-elk-season/) - I'm not sure what I can say to properly put this season into words. I hope Jonathan Hart (Sitka Gear) doesn't mind me stealing a word from his vocabulary, but "Epic" seems to fit. It was a crazy season. Our original goal was to go as hard and as far away from other hunters as - [Win a FREE Elk Hunt!](https://www.elk101.com/features/free-elk-hunt/) - ***Congratulations to Mike Castillo of Vermont! He and a partner will be hunting with Winterhawk Outfitters on an archery drop camp in 2011!*** That's right. I said "free" and "elk hunt" in the same sentence. We have partnered up with our friends at Winterhawk Outfitters in Colorado to give away a free archery elk - [Rookie Elk Hunter](https://www.elk101.com/features/rookie-elk-hunter-feature/) - About a month ago I received an e-mail from Paul Beyer, Pro Staff member for Avery Outdoors. Paul is planning his first elk hunt and like many first-time elk hunters, he has a million questions! Rather than create an exclusive electronic Q&A between Paul and myself, we decided to create an elk hunting feature for - [Side-by-Side Elk Call Comparison](https://www.elk101.com/features/side-by-side-elk-call-comparison/) - When it comes to elk calls, determining which ones to buy can be more confusing and frustrating than finding a good pair of boots! Similarly, one elk call might fit one hunter better, while another call might be the best fit for someone else. To help in the selection process, we've assembled a collection of - [Day 5](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/day-5/) - Day 5 - Wednesday September 16, 2009 Yesterday was unbelievable. I was exhausted last night and definitely feeling the effects of the hikes and packs. I'm still not 100%, but there is nothing like a little bit of "big elk medicine" to get a guy feeling better! We slept in an extra 20-30 minutes this - [Semi-Live Elk Hunts](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/) - NEW!!! 2010 Idaho Rifle Hunt - Dirk Durham NEW!!! 2010 Colorado Archery Hunt - Matt Dworak NEW!!! 2010 Arizona Archery Elk Hunt - Randy Springborn NEW!!! 2010 Idaho Archery Elk Hunt - Elk101.com Team Previous Hunts 2009 Idaho Elk Hunt - Elk101.com Team - [2009 Idaho Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/) - Day 1 Unexpected Events Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Re-Cap - [Features](https://www.elk101.com/features/) - Elk101.com is the premier source for elk hunting information. Including features, giveaways, articles, stories, and information for serious elk hunters. - [Day 3](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/day-3/) - Day 3 - Monday September 14, 2009 We took yesterday (Sunday) off and got back after it this morning. We went back in to the end of the road where we had the big bull bugling at noon on Saturday and he was in there again. We took off up the canyon after him and - [Day 4](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/day-4/) - Tuesday September 15, 2009 After a good Mountain House dinner and a solid night's rest last night, and with the thoughts of all those bulls bugling up the valley from us, we were ready to go hard this morning! We parked the truck and started hiking up the valley just before daylight. Bulls were already - [Day 1](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/day-1/) - Day 1 - Saturday Sept. 5, 2009 This morning started off great! We drove to a trailhead about 3 miles from camp with a plan to hike in 2-3 miles, hoping to intercept some bugling bulls as they made their way up the ridge from feed and water to their bedding areas. As is many times - [Unexpected Events](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/unexpected-events/) - Today is Friday, September 11th. We haven't been elk hunting since I shot my bull last Saturday (6 days ago). I had another "episode" on Monday morning and ended up back in the ER. They did a rapid flu test which came back negative, but weren't able to offer any explanations for why I was having - [Day 2](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2009-idaho-elk-hunt/day-2/) - Day 2 - Saturday September 12, 2009 Man it is good to be back in elk country. We went for a drive last night and managed to heard a bull bugling down in a draw after dark, so our plan for this morning was to drop down an old logging road and see if we - [Part 5](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-5/) - It's crunch time now. We have 6 more days of hunting to make it happen for 3 of us. Good friend and Pro Staff member David Burdette will be driving in to camp tonight as well to give us a hand with the calling. On the way to camp, we decided to run up and - [Part 6](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-6/) - Wednesday morning Donnie and I got a bull bugling on a high knob overlooking a beautiful drainage. The wind was good and the morning dew made for quiet stalking, so we moved in to set up. The bull answered 3-4 times, then went completely quiet. Knowing of Dave and Dave's luck of bringing the bulls - [Part 7](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-7/) - We had a few more close calls over the next couple of days, including a big herd bull at 55 yards and the same bull again the next morning at 25 yards, but brush prevented Donnie from getting a shot both times. On Saturday morning, our last hunt, we got on a good bull and - [2010 Idaho Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/) - Follow Corey, Donnie, and Dave as they chase bugling bulls on an OTC, DIY archery elk hunt on public land in Idaho. Click on the links below and be sure to check back daily for updated stories, video, and pictures! * Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 - [Part 1](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-1/) - Summer scouting, mixed with a relatively easy winter and below-normal summer temperatures, had done its part to build up anticipation for the 2010 elk season. Several scouting trips into our hunting zone had yielded several elk sightings, including one of the highest calf-recruitment levels I have personally seen in the past 8-10 years. It seemed - [Part 2](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-2/) - Labor Day weekend is a popular time for lots of people to be in the woods, so we weren't overly anxious to head out hunting. My wife and children came up to camp with us and we spent most of the weekend just hanging out and going for some drives with the family. With much - [Part 3](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-3/) - Tuesday morning was cool and cloudy and we were excited to be in a new area. This area was particularly special to Donnie...in 2008 he missed a big 6X6 bull in this canyon. Last year, we returned and called the same bull in to 60 yards, but Donnie wasn't able to get a shot. We've - [Part 4](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-idaho-elk-hunt/part-4/) - Thursday morning was again cool and cloudy, and the bull we had bugling the night before opening day was back in the drainage above the wallow. He was fired up and screaming as we made our way down the ridge in the dark. With the wind pulling down the canyon, we crossed the creek in - [Day 6 - PM](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-6-pm/) - After waiting another five, looooooonnnggg hours we went back to where we left off. It had been over seven hours since the bull was hit and he should of been pretty sick or dead by now. We started out and still there was no blood anywhere. With the amount of pine needles in the area - [2010 Arizona Elk Hunt](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/) - Follow along with Randy Springborn as he chases monster bulls in Arizona. Check in each day for updates from the previous days hunt! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 (Opening Day) Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 (morning hunt) Day 6 (afternoon) - [Day 2](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-2/) - I slept in knowing it would be the last time I got to do that for a while. Afterwards I headed over to check out a new area overlooking a nice canyon. From there I could hear 5 bulls bugling back and forth! This is going to be my “Plan B” area if the first - [Day 3 (Opening Day)](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-3-opening-day/) - We are up and at em early and on top of the hill where I saw the two bulls on the first day of scouting. There was some decent bugling action in the dark and we heard a bull that sounds big just off the ridge we are on and in the dark timber. We - [Day 4](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-4/) - We started out this morning in the area we saw the monster bull in last night. There was a frenzy of bugling and we started out chasing the biggest sounding bull in hopes it’s the big bull. We chased him back into the dark timber about a mile away and he bedded down for the - [Day 5](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-5/) - We decided to move over near my “plan B” area on the east side of the unit. We got on top of the mountain and listened down into a couple of canyons and surprisingly heard very little. There was an occasional bugle response but nothing sounding very big and not very into it. For some - [Day 6 - AM](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-6-am/) - I decided to hunt near camp again this morning as the elk haven’t had much hunting pressure from anyone but ourselves. We got back up on the high knob we started out on opening day and the bulls were fired up today! We still hunted toward all the commotion and caught a small, 250” 6 - [Day 1](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-arizona-elk-hunt/day-1/) - September 8, 2010 (Scouting) I arrived about midnight last night at the place I wanted to scout out first after earlier scouting forays this summer showed many rubs. After a short night of sleep in my truck I was up on the highest ridge I could find and was pleasantly surprised to hear the bulls - [Day 6](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-6/) - Thursday Drew and I decided to head back to “elk valley” and we were greeted by bugles as soon as we hit the rim. BR was going to sit a wallow we’d found the day before. We chased bugles that morning but the elk were really moving and the wind was horrible. We split up, - [Day 7](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-7/) - Friday I headed down to get my quarters packed up to a nearby horse trail where I’m supposed to meet the packer on Saturday. Once again the bulls were bugling in “elk valley”, so I stayed up top to “keep them talking” while Drew and BR slipped down to hopefully sneak in on the action. - [Day 8](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-8/) - Saturday Our last 5 AM wake up call. I headed back down to help Drew with the last two quarters. We’d finally figured out the trail that made getting down to the bottom of the bowl almost bearable. We were back at camp and ready to go around noon. Big Ron hunted near camp that - [Weekend Trip #2](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/weekend-trip-2/) - I hate to make this post but since I started with the updates I feel obligated to report the good, bad and ugly. Unfortunately this one falls in the ugly category. I don’t have much to report about this weekend except it reminded me of how frustrating elk hunting can be. I was sure we - [Day 1](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-1/) - Saturday We arrived at the trailhead about 6:15 p.m. last night. Drew and I had previously talked about splitting up, each heading off in a separate direction until either of us “got into elk”. I also had the brilliant idea of bringing my mountain bike – not. I should have remembered my last episode of - [Day 2](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-2/) - Sunday I was working my way toward the top of the drainage I’d slept in when I spotted a bull feeding on the other side of the slope, feeding his way toward the top. I decided to stay on my side and hopefully parallel him toward the top, although as soon as I started stalking I’d lost - [Day 3](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-3/) - Monday Almost a full moon last night and some clouds at last, and finally found some elk! I was walking in the dark trying to get to a spot that looked good on the map. I rounded a corner, walking by moonlight, and ran into an elk when it was only light enough to see - [Day 4](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-4/) - Tuesday Decided to check out the bugle Drew had heard the evening before. Drew hung back to call while I worked up toward where he’d heard the bull bugle last. After several locate/contact bugles and chuckles the bull finally answered, still several hundred yards ahead. We never could locate him. We did find an abandoned - [Day 5](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/day-5/) - Wednesday The next morning we followed the herd up out of the basin, amazingly in the direction we needed to go to meet BR. I’d told Drew the night before he was only allowed to chase to the North or West, as he sometimes needs a gentle reminder to keep his elk-fever at bay. Drew - [Weekend Trip #1](https://www.elk101.com/features/semi-live-elk-hunts/2010-colorado-elk-hunt/weekend-trip-1/) - Just returned from the weekend opener and left all the elk gallivanting up on the mountain side. I definitely lost this battle, I think the elk may have stampeded over my bivy setup a couple times during the night, judging by the complete body soreness I’m suffering from today (Monday). 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