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[BuckyHunter13]

  If the elk are quiet, keep moving until you find them. Keep that call in your mouth (or at the ready) because you might just step on them. If you do bump them, don't give up on calling them back. They don't always know what spooked them (unless the wind is what did it, but it's unlikely you'll hear it Biggest piece of advice is don?t quit, don?t let doubt creep in, and keep hunting.

 

[nclonghunter]

When hunting the northern areas of Colorado, remember there are rattlesnakes in those woods..First couple years I hunted there I didn't know there are rattlers that high in the mountains, but they are there.


As far as elk hunting, use a heads up decoy. We have used one for several years and have had great results. My hunting buddy and I last year, called in a young 4x4. We both had our heads up and started walking around in open sagebrush with the decoys in front of us. He did'nt want to leave and when he would start to wonder off we would cow call and he would come back. He wasn't real smart but lots of fun.

 

[wyomagic]

Prepare yourself mentally for disappointment. There are going to be days when you are not finding any elk, finding them and not getting any action, or getting into the action and blowing them out. It is going to happen and you are not ready for it your hunt can be ruined.

 

[TKR]

Practice, practice, practice your calling.  Only been using diaphragm calls for 2 yrs.  Last December was the second year during a late cow season I was able to call a spike and cow in.  Spike came in to 3oo yards before winding us.  Next day a group of cows came in behind us.  Used the elk101 all Star or champ call to stop them.  Cow elk is now in the freezer.  Elk101 videos on calling are awesome. 

 

[ABQ_Chica]

Hunting sometimes involves luck, but luck favors the prepared! That includes knowing not just elk behavior, habitat, and calls, but knowing your equipment inside and out. If you have backup equipment, bring it. Be aware of your own mental and physical strengths (and possible limitations) before heading out into the field so you can build them into your game plan. Ditto for any hunting partners.

And no matter how discouraged or weary you get, never give up. Always be ready. Elk just might surprise you!

 

[DTP]

Congrats Bowman!!!!!
Send me a PM with your shipping info and we will get it sent off. 


Thank you everyone for the awesome posts and be ready for more giveaways the rest of the spring and summer [emoji106]


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[ABQ_Chica]

Congrats, Bowman!
And thanks everyone for the good tips and advice!

 

[Bowman]

No way!!! I have joked with my family for years that I never win anything! I can't say that anymore. Thanks for doing this guys, so pumped!

 

[DTP]

No way!!! I have joked with my family for years that I never win anything! I can't say that anymore. Thanks for doing this guys, so pumped!

Congrats again, Bowman!
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