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kaburt1
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Last year I went to Idaho for first DIY elk hunt. In 8 days, my dad and I saw 16 different bulls (4 were 6 Points). Were within 50 yards of 6 different bulls, but just couldn't get it done. I wanted to share with you all esp. the new guys going out West for the first time what I learned.
1.)Wind. Wind. Wind. Go above and beyond what you think is necessary to get the wind in your favor. Know the thermals and live by them.
2.) Your fitness is NEVER "good enough". In 8 days, we hiked over 70 miles with 16,500 ft elevation change. I workout 6 days a week year-round with super clean diet, but elk are 10x in better shape than you will ever be. Try to close the gap.
3.) Stick to the Plan. If your like me, you will spend over a hundred hours doing your research and coming up with atleast a hunting area for everyday. One of the biggest mistakes I made was not sticking to my plan and creating impromptu trips. Stick to your plan! When you made it, you were thinking clearly and methodically.
4.) Be Aggressive. If you got the wind, and there's a chance GO FOR IT, esp. if you are limited in time. Don't be afraid to blow into that big clunky tube strapped to your pack. I bugled a lot and if it works 1/100, that could be the 6 point with your name on it.
5.)Soak it in! In the midst of chasing rutting bulls, don't forget to enjoy the little things. The stars, the sunrises, and green meadows. Take it all in. You never know when you will take your last breath at 9,000 feet.
1.)Wind. Wind. Wind. Go above and beyond what you think is necessary to get the wind in your favor. Know the thermals and live by them.
2.) Your fitness is NEVER "good enough". In 8 days, we hiked over 70 miles with 16,500 ft elevation change. I workout 6 days a week year-round with super clean diet, but elk are 10x in better shape than you will ever be. Try to close the gap.
3.) Stick to the Plan. If your like me, you will spend over a hundred hours doing your research and coming up with atleast a hunting area for everyday. One of the biggest mistakes I made was not sticking to my plan and creating impromptu trips. Stick to your plan! When you made it, you were thinking clearly and methodically.
4.) Be Aggressive. If you got the wind, and there's a chance GO FOR IT, esp. if you are limited in time. Don't be afraid to blow into that big clunky tube strapped to your pack. I bugled a lot and if it works 1/100, that could be the 6 point with your name on it.
5.)Soak it in! In the midst of chasing rutting bulls, don't forget to enjoy the little things. The stars, the sunrises, and green meadows. Take it all in. You never know when you will take your last breath at 9,000 feet.
if I am not seeing, smelling or hearing elk, I'm moving until I find them
