Sitka Giveaway!

[spalmiter]

In preparation for my elk season i have been working on my fitness level and doing as much scouting as i can. Shooting the bow also doesn't hurt.

 

[spalmiter]

I've always found that making mistakes while chasing elk is inevitable so don't be afraid to make them.

 

[gkalkhoff]

Applied for CO, to MT, and entered the KY lottery as well...  I guess i'd have to say winning the KY lottery would be great!  But coming down to earth...  CO would be a great tag.

 

[jrbtsu20]

Not applying for any tags this year going to do OTC in Colorado and have for the past couple of years been able to get a land owner tag in NM.

 

[gkalkhoff]

Looking forward to hunting with brothers and dad, who's 79 !

 

[gkalkhoff]

Doing weight training to prep, a lot of core work, hiking and running.

 

[jrbtsu20]

Most excited about taking my wife with me to CO on her first ever elk hunt in September.

 

[jrbtsu20]

Training for a half marathon and i am lucky i get to do a black bear hunt in BC in early May which helps me keep shooting. Also if there is one in your area i highly recommend doing a train to hunt event

 

[gkalkhoff]

Making the hike out.

 

[gkalkhoff]

Prep the best you can, always push, never use the word can't.

 

[jrbtsu20]

Best advise i have for archery elk hunters is just to love being in the awesome places we get to go and keep hiking

 

[jrbtsu20]

Best gear i have used are the ascent pants my tip would be to buy the knee pads for them as i am amazed at how often they are needed, also double as a nice sitting pad if you are not doing an all day sit.

 

[bugleshootpack]

Tell us what states you applied for this year and what tag you hope for the most

Applied for CO and MT this year. Hoping and planning for a Montana Hunt.

 

[bugleshootpack]

Tell us what you're most excited for this season

To get three miles deep in the backcountry and not hear a man made sound

 

[bugleshootpack]

Tell us what you're doing in preparation for the season

Backpack cardio two days/week. Gym three days/week and Google Earth two days/week.

 

[bugleshootpack]

Share a picture from a previous elk hunt

 

[bugleshootpack]

Share on piece of advice you'd give to anyone interested in elk hunting

Take the initiative to educate yourself and use the resources that are publicly available.

 

[Tricky643dp]

I'm most excited about putting boots on the ground in a new elk area with my brother in law and best friend. 

 

[Tricky643dp]

I've already started hitting the gym to drop weight and build core and lower body strength.  I'll be shooting my bow as soon as the weather warms up a bit.

 

[Tricky643dp]

Advice I would give is dive in with both feet, educate yourself as much as you can and keep after it.