To Harvest Elk successfully, you must have a plan to outsmart them and you should practice, often.
Location:
When picking a hunting location, you want to make sure your stand has some of the several necessities. First you need to be able to access your stand without spooking the elk. This is one of the harder items to accomplish. One way to help accomplish this is to cut a path to your tree stand during the summer. You also will need at least two stands for different wind directions. Also, you will need a location where elk will pass within thirty yards of your tree stand during shooting hours.
Pack Light:
Another tactic is packing light so you can do more stalking and still hunting. What you need for this set up is a light tree climber and the minimum of gear so you are not dragged down during your hunt. To be successful you need to hunt slowly and patiently so you do not spook or miss elk. Dress accordingly for the weather.
Safety:
The little things add up to be very important and can be the difference between a shot and staring at a shadow as the elk stampede away from you. First thing to do once up in your stand is check your safety harness and your bow to make sure they are functioning properly and that you can make a complete draw and release without getting caught up on the tree.
Scents:
Smells go a long way. Elk can smell you, your body odor and your gear. They heavily rely on their sense of smell, it is their best defense. You should utilize scent elimination sprays, soaps, deoderants, etc. You should also shower, bottom line. You cannot go on 2 week hunt and not wash-up. Elk also give off a musky odor themselves, if there is a herd nearby you will smell them too. Try putting your nose to the wind and walking into into it.
Know the Land:
To be successful every year, you have to know every foot of the land you are hunting. This allows you to be able to change your plans quickly and to be to know where the most likely places the elk will be during a certain time. To do this you have to be able to observe elk and the signs throughout every season.This knowledge will enable you to be more consistent during the hunt in the coming season.
Start Early:
Trimming shooting lanes and putting up stands several months before the season will help let elk settle down after you disturbed their peace. Also, while you are trimming and setting up stands don’ t forget to make a path to your stand so you can get their quietly. I have seen times when a person does all the work for the season a week before and they don’ t see anything because they have spooked all the elk. Being a successful hunter is not all about luck, it is about the preparation and practice you put in before the season. So, practice, be smart, and harvest an elk this season.
Educate yourself and go into the field with a good understanding of what has worked for other hunters. Bow Hunting season may only be open for a couple of weeks but the hunt goes on year-round. Familarize yourself with the area, the weather, the herds, the water. The more you know, the higher your chances are of being able to choose which Bull you take, not just settle on the only bull you have seen all week.
You should enjoy the experience and also be successful. Its best to maximize your time in the field and increase the quality of your hunt.
If you are prepared and use good judgement you will be sucessful.
Good Luck!
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