Been hunting elk for 25 years. I’ve taken 21 elk, 15 bulls and 5 cows with archery and 1 cow with a muzzleloader. All have been OTC and public or timer co land. I have never kept track of the number of days in the field. I’ve killed a few on the first day and some towards the end of the season...
We pack ours on every trip. We weather can change quickly. On this hunt it went from hot and sunny to snow. We could have done it without the stove but it sure was nice.
My wife is shooting a PSE Stiletto at 48# and a 23 inch draw. She has taken a few elk with no penetration issues. First cow the arrow stopped in the off shoulder It was shot at 20 yards. The second cow the broadhead was tenting the off side hide. This one was shot at 40 yards. Her bull was...