Elk elevations

[Wyhunter]

Need some outside advice, all the locals say our elk herd is nestled into the 9500ft to 10,500ft range. All summer when ever I go scout I'm finding signs of the herd being down around 8000ft. By signs I mean tracks and heavy used run ways, we were up there today all day from sun up to sun down same story but I've yet to see a elk all summer. I know they are there but need some outside pointers, should I loom higher? Every time I get above 9200ft it turns to heavy rock fields and little vegetation.

 

[cowboystl1]

if you have fresh sign forsure your in the right spot just keep looking and glassing if the timber isnt at 9 and 10 then the elk wont be they will be in the timber

 

[RUTTIN]

I agree, hunt where you are seeing sign regardless of the elevation. One of the spots I hunt is 10,500 feet, but there is timber there for them to bed in. Elk are where you find them regardless of the altitude.

 

[montanaelk31]

Agree with all.  I've had most of my luck over the years between 8 and 9,000.  The only reason I know that is cuz my hunting buddy keeps tabs.  I could care less the elevation!