Tag: elk hunting

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7 Traits of a Good Hunting Partner

Use your hunting voice: Have you ever been to dinner with a friend that was so loud they were disturbing the entire restaurant? As annoying as that guy is, you are worse if you are loud in the woods.

/ March 1, 2018

How to Draw a Tag in Washington State

This is a guest post from John McAdams of TheBigGameHuntingBlog.com It’s not usually considered a premier western hunting destination, but Washington State does offer some pretty good hunting for certain species. Though Washington does have its fair share of problems and...

/ May 11, 2017

A Simple Strategy for Drawing Elk Tags

Do you have a goal to hunt elk? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of building points and applying for hunts in western states? Me too. I get it, and I sympathize. That is why I’ve put it off for...

/ March 8, 2017

Journey From East to West: Part II

Elk and deer season has come and gone in Idaho. My first full season of hunting exclusively in the state taught some valuable lessons. One of the best parts of hunting the West is the landscape and seclusion, but with...

/ January 9, 2017
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2016 Colorado Elk Hunt Debrief

As we sat down to relive that event together, I could see the look on Dillon's face. He finally caught what I had caught ten years before - elk fever!

/ September 30, 2016

The Ultimate Elk Hunting Podcast Playlist

Twenty-two hours. That is how long it takes to get from Tennessee to Colorado. That is a lot of time to think about elk hunting, and a great time to hang out with some elk hunting veterans.

/ August 13, 2016

Journey From East To West: Introduction

In this series of posts I will relate my journey of transformation from a Eastern treestand dweller to a Western mountain climbing, elk chasing, backcountry nut...

/ June 21, 2016

The Hunters Time-Machine: Advice I Would Give Myself 20 Years Ago

Find a mentor... "I was fortunate to grow up in a family where almost every single male was experienced hunters. I am not just talking about guys that liked to go and hunt every once in awhile, I am talking...

/ June 13, 2016

A Journey From Vegetarian To Hunter

If you had asked me ten years ago whether I thought I’d be excitedly planning a hunt for elk or mule deer, the answer would’ve been a resounding “no,” probably with a flippant teenage “ugh, gross” thrown in. If you...

/ April 20, 2016

Hunting 101: Getting Back to The Basics

New to hunting? Lacking confidence in your abilities in the field? Don’t worry this isn’t rocket science, but you will need to commit to learning and applying some basics. In this article you’ll find a foundation of where to begin...

/ February 1, 2016