Help hunting mt

[maninthemaze]

I'm in the process of planning my first elk hunt to Montana as well. I've picked about 4-5 spots I'm gonna check out when I get there, mostly glassing spots. Here's a few tips.

1. The Randy Newberg Hunt talk series on YouTube has been a big help.

2. Call the wildlife biologist in the area you plan on hunting. They are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the elk and their migration patterns. Plan on leaving a message and having them call you back a day or two later. That's the way it's worked for me anyways.

3. Once you've figured out a general area (unit) order the Forest Service map for it. This will show which roads are open and which are closed. You can deduce from that where the pressure will be.

4. Google Earth is your friend. Randy Newberg has a series on how he uses Google Earth as well.

5. Have fun. Don't set your expectations too high for your first time out there. Enjoy the scenery. It's some of the best this country has to offer.

Just my 2 cents and worth the price charged.

 

[mtnbiker208]

get mike eastmans book: elk hunting the west.

it is a very good book, that will help you figure elk out.

a good elk spot is worth more than money. they are kept secret.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

get mike eastmans book: elk hunting the west

Great book to get if you're new to elk hunting. It was the first one I bought and it can be helpful.