Rule #1

[AH64DMatt]

Hey everyone. As I prepare for my first elk hunt in 3.5 months, I'm looking forward to starting this thread to see what kind of feedback and stories get started.

Hunting always has certain rules and advice that gets passed down from generation to generation. If you could give ONE unique tip, what would it be?

Also, "ditto" is not really acceptable...

 

[gman82001]

Elk are where you find them ..... Some azz hat told me that but more often than not that's where they are

 

[kansasdad]

It most likely will be hotter or colder than you thought it might. At that point it's mind over matter.....if you don't mind, it doesn't matter!!

 

[DWarcher]

It most likely will be hotter or colder than you thought it might. At that point it's mind over matter.....if you don't mind, it doesn't matter!!

For me it's always hotter...which isn't always a bad thing!

 

[spook12]

Elk will hear you 3 times,see you 2 times, but only smell you once.

 

[AH64DMatt]

This is awesome! Keep 'em coming. And thanks!

 

[MTbowhunter84]

Just as spook said. You may get by an elks ears and eyes but you can't fool their nose.

 

[Summitthunting]

Don't stab yourself in the leg while gutting an elk, nuff said.

 

[jabber]

The works starts after you pull the trigger. They get bigger once they are laying on their side.

 

[choc dogs]

it's public land, but if someone is there first, they're the public

 

[the nikster]

Elk don't usually run through your living room, or through your yard. They don't tend to spend a bunch of time in camp until dead. If it's rainy, snowy, hot, or cold, your chances of seeing one while hunting increases if you get outta the tent.

 

[----]

You can always be in better shape, and it'll benefit you if you are.

 

[sluggo6850]

Practice shooting whether it be bow or rifle

 

[MNElkNut]

the best way to ruin a good elk hunt is to shoot an elk!

 

[MThuntr]

You will forget something important to the hunt so make a list!

 

[A-con]

#1 Be ready for anything. Things change, conditions change, elk behavior changes, be ready, react quickly.

#2 Cover lots of ground. Cover ground with a pair of binoculars, cover ground with your feet. Go find them. 90% of the elk live in 10% of the country.

 

[gman82001]

the best way to ruin a good elk hunt is to shoot an elk!

Boy ain't that the truth.... I gotta steal this one

 

[NChunter]

Have fun and enjoy the hunt, whether you put an elk on the ground or not.

 

[have gun will travel]

Elk are where there are no people. might be close to the road if evryone is hiking in three miles. just do what others are not doing

 

[noharleyyet]

the best way to ruin a good elk hunt is to shoot an elk!

Especially solo....but the euphoria helps, for a while anyway.