Midday boredom

[ResearchinStuff]

This isn't a hunting issue, its a lack of discipline to do the things you know you should be doing. Pick another area in your life where that same problem is manifesting and work on it.

 

[BigLou]

bro, half the fun of rifle elk season is taking a nap on a hillside with the sun in your face on a chilly day...hell, id probably skip rifle season all together if naps werent allowed...

 

[westslopelaker]

I'm never bored, I enjoy the mid day. Eat lunch, nip of whiskey, BS with hunting buddy, glass, nap in the shade. You gotta learn to enjoy the journey!

 

[Tobe_B]

I hunt with a buddy. We generally find a good glassing spot and post up. We then drink coffee, bs for a while, maybe snooze a bit, and judge all the people on their atvs. I’ve never been bored when in the woods. And snacks. I eat lots of snacks.

 

[SleepyJones]

During noon time hours I start scouting: Looking for tracks/ scat: If I find that classic 1' wide super recently used trail that almost looks like cattle have been in the area, then I follow it and set up and call if I feel I'm close, if I smell elk I will definitely set up and call according to how far in the season I am (call tactics wise).
I have a lot of areas I like to check on due to hunting the same few units for a while which I recommend: The more you get to know your area, the more you'll find bedding, wallows, rub nations and just places where elk like to be, so I check on these historic spots.
On top of this I e-scout my areas a lot so I have markers I've set up throughout the offseason on places I plan on checking out and dead noon times are great for this.
I rarely sit water but if I find a wallow that looks and smells active then I'll sit it, but the longer I hang out, the more worried I get that my scent is broadcasting so that's really wind/ thermal dependent for me.

 

[Maverick1]

A vivid imagination, a private spot, 42 seconds of effort and then a nap.

Don’t forget the ham sandwich!