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re: Elk hunting tips
Posted on 5/8/23 at 7:32 pm to Finchboyz
Posted on 5/8/23 at 7:32 pm to Finchboyz
I went for the first time in Montana 2 years ago. Me and two other buddies who have never hunted anything in their lives.
My buddy had a “giant bull elk” in the binos. I put my scope on it and see a massive bull moose. That’s how the hunt went.
We had fun but we froze our asses off in November. We were unsuccessful, but mainly because we weren’t prepared.
A lot of lessons learned
My buddy had a “giant bull elk” in the binos. I put my scope on it and see a massive bull moose. That’s how the hunt went.
We had fun but we froze our asses off in November. We were unsuccessful, but mainly because we weren’t prepared.
A lot of lessons learned
Posted on 5/8/23 at 8:30 pm to SulphursFinest
Download onx
Watch RANDY newburgs elk hunt series with onx on YouTube
Use stair master. Increase intensity weekly
Wear your pack. Add weight. Get your core strong.
Don’t try to save money on gear. You will regret cheap gear. They have great backpack hunting Facebook groups to get used gear
Buy leg gaiters. I use kuiu but lots of good options.
Shoot your bow daily. When that elk is at 50 yds, missing can’t be an option. Practice ranging and shooting quickly.
Meal prep. Don’t wait until last minute to understand what your body will need and how to pack light weight
Bring pedialyte packets. It will save your arse if you get dehydrated. Drink twice what you think you need.
Understand the country you are in. Grizzly country means you need to study grizzly behaviors.
Contact a local packer. Sometimes paying the money to get one packed out is worth it depending on the distance and amount of time you have to hunt. Plus, in emergency, you want them on standby
Get a garmin in reach if the area you are hunting has no service. The SOS feature and insurance to pay for that helicopter ride is worth it if needed.
Cook an elk tenderloin rare over the fire. Best thing ever.
Watch RANDY newburgs elk hunt series with onx on YouTube
Use stair master. Increase intensity weekly
Wear your pack. Add weight. Get your core strong.
Don’t try to save money on gear. You will regret cheap gear. They have great backpack hunting Facebook groups to get used gear
Buy leg gaiters. I use kuiu but lots of good options.
Shoot your bow daily. When that elk is at 50 yds, missing can’t be an option. Practice ranging and shooting quickly.
Meal prep. Don’t wait until last minute to understand what your body will need and how to pack light weight
Bring pedialyte packets. It will save your arse if you get dehydrated. Drink twice what you think you need.
Understand the country you are in. Grizzly country means you need to study grizzly behaviors.
Contact a local packer. Sometimes paying the money to get one packed out is worth it depending on the distance and amount of time you have to hunt. Plus, in emergency, you want them on standby
Get a garmin in reach if the area you are hunting has no service. The SOS feature and insurance to pay for that helicopter ride is worth it if needed.
Cook an elk tenderloin rare over the fire. Best thing ever.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 9:31 pm to SulphursFinest
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went for the first time in Montana 2 years ago. Me and two other buddies who have never hunted anything in their lives.
That’s a HELL of a first hunt.
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