re: Elk hunting tips

Early September may be a bit early for the rut. They may be in a late pre-rut pattern.

A lot of bugling likely won’t be as effective as cow calling. The bulls will be trying to locate cows.

On a set have a shooter and have someone 50 or so yards behind (away from the bull) them cow calling. The bull’s attention should be more on the cow calling and as he approaches he will be looking past the shooter.

If you aren’t familiar look into Randy Newberg’s videos and also Corey Jacobsen’s program I think it’s called elk university or something. Both worth the time and money if you’re serious about wanting to kill an elk.

Edit:

About 2-3 weeks before departure drink more water than you ever have. A gallon or more a day. It will build blood volume and actually increase your blood O2 carrying capacity. Also, think about taking supplements to increase blood oxygenation. I also always have a good muscle recovery mix with me - like post workout BCAA stuff and drink it every night. It definitely helps with muscle recovery.

Like others have said you can’t do to much cardio in prep.