As for accessories there are a ton of options too and most just come down to personal preference. I would definitely recommend a drop away rest, there are some good options out there, I'm currently shooting a QAD HDX which works great, before that I shot Ripcord Code red rest which was good...
No discounts in Idaho that I am aware of for students. If you are planning on getting residency there in Idaho it is well worth it to get your lifetime hunting license. If you are a bowhunter there are more options around Pocatello than rifle hunters as many of Idaho's units are OTC for...
Good luck, hopefully you can draw this year. I love the Manti unit, it can be tough for archery though. I had the tag in 2013 and took a nice 335" bull. I've had 6 friends draw it since and none of them have tagged out but every single one of them had opportunities. I called in a 360+ bull...
3 years without elk hunting would kill me!! I've been lucky to have a wife that is very understanding of my elk hunting obsession. I started bowhunting at the age of 23 in 2000 and haven't missed an elk season yet. Had 3 kids during that time. With every major decision in my life I consider...
It has probably been said above but learn how to use a diaphragm call. With a single diaphragm call you can make every single elk sound. Additionally you can call to stop an elk while you are at full draw. I would suggest trying a few different brands and different sizes of each brand. I...
I agree with those in favor of getting a new bow and keeping your old one as a backup if you can afford it. Additionally I would certainly get a sight that you can shoot out twice as far as you would take a shot out hunting. A few years back I set up my bow with a black gold ascent and dialed...
Hey, just joined, figured I'd use this thread to say hi, and see if I could figure out how to post pictures. I'm pretty obsessed with bow hunting elk but will spend some time chasing deer as well. Had a good season last year, taking a nice buck and bull with my bow.