BackPack Archery Elk Camp Setup locations

[Gregt9146]

I know there is lots to think about on where to set up camp after a day's hunt, but is it better camp at higher elevation/tops or is best to set up in lower elevations due to morning thermals? I think higher better personally as long as you understand what the thermals and prevailing winds are going to be doing over night, but my brother thinks lower is better. I know there is more to than that but that is the focal point right now of our. discussions. Thoughts?

 

[Beendare]

I prioritize camp like this;
Close to a Water source
Not close to a spot the elk are using- about 1/2 mile away minimum preferably
Sheltered/protected from the wind
No widow makers

But sometimes you have to take what you can get....

 

[Deerhunter6250]

I prioritize camp like this;
Close to a Water source
Not close to a spot the elk are using- about 1/2 mile away minimum preferably
Sheltered/protected from the wind
No widow makers

But sometimes you have to take what you can get....

I agree with everything but also look for a flat piece of ground.

 

[TheBull]

I agree with the above.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

It sounds obvious but you want to avoid where elk transit through or where they want to be to feed.

Examples:
don’t setup on the edge of a meadow.
Or near a major game trail/saddle
Or near water in more aired areas
Or on creek bottom trails

It can seem like they “could” be or want to be anywhere, which is true. Consider where you directional winds and thermals will carry.