East Vs West

[KSP277]

Anybody had the fortune to hunt Elk in KY and also out west? Do they behave the same? Or similar? Drew a KY tag in 14, hunted the December archery season. From a white tail background I was super surprised at the movement you could get away with compared to trying to put the slip on a deer, but always wondered if the elk here were just less stressed because there’s nothing here big enough to eat em. And I’m assuming probably less pressured. There were a few times we crossed some pretty open stuff within 2-300 yards of some elk, if we got picked off they’d stare for a minute and then calm down. I couldn’t believe it,a deer would’ve stomped and blew and run everything out of the county. Anybody have some insight on that?

 

[rayporter]

it is pretty much the same for Arkansas elk. I have rode past many [ with in yards] and they did not spook. during season you don't see many, however. there are many deer in the same area and they are also acclimated to people, too.

 

[KSP277]

How big of a herd does Arkansas have? Didn't realize there were any there.

 

[FLAK]

Been applying in KY for 10 years with no luck.

 

[rayporter]

I think they give out 40 some tags for a herd of 600. they just drew last week.
Ponca Elk Education Center

 

[trophyhill]

Trust me on this. They seem to know when you have a bow in your hand