Elk strategy when not rutting?

[Mightyhunter]

I had a early season bow tag this year and ended up getting a decent bull, but I was wondering what everyone's strategy is when elk are not in full rut?

 

[hibernation]

Cruise until I find some that are, otherwise hunt them more like deer. Glass open country for spot and stalk, or track them in the woods and either still-hunt or ambush. Depends how late in the season, and rifle vs bow.

 

[spike camp]

Ive never paid attention to the rut.
Glass-glass-glass
Works nearly every time.

 

[Slick8]

Get high with quality glass, a nice pad for your rear end and a large cup of patience.

You can cover a lot of country from a good vantage point with quality glass.