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put in for new mexico again this year. I would love to hunt there as I haven't been there yet. if not drawn, back to Idaho.
 
I am excited to finally get an elk with a bow. I lost a 6x 4 years ago, shot high at 25 yards. missed a 5x and a cow in wyo last season.
 
I run marathons, 1/2s and triathlons to get ready mentally and physically. longest run to date so far this year, 8 miles the other day....
 
Good stuff!!  Our hunting group is staying local in Wyoming.  As Cheyenne residents, we've put in for the Area 7 resident draw and are awaiting the draw date.  If we do not draw, we will purchase the resident General tag and hunt somewhere in the Sierra Madres or Snowy Range mountains.  Specific unit to be determined...
 
Applying in my home state of Idaho. Hoping to draw a controlled tag for the first time this year.
 
Preparation for 2018: Working out in the gym 6 days per week. Running 10 minutes before each workout. Eating clean for the first time and feeling great. Shooting 3-D events for the first time this year.
 
biggest advice. elk are not deer. do not treat them the same. elk tolerate way more noise, and are mighty curious when they hear it.
 
Tell us what you?re most excited for this season...

That's an easy one.  The first bugle heard in the elk woods always brings a smile.  Specifically this year, I'll be trying to get my son his first archery bull and my brother is coming out from Missouri to rifle hunt cow elk - and we'll be trying to get him his first elk.
 
Tell us what states you applied for this year and what tag you hope for the most

Wyoming & Colorado ? Wyoming didn?t pan out so I threw my hat in the ring in for a Hybrid Elk tag in Colorado
 
Tell us what you?re most excited for this season

I just got a new bow so Im looking forward to using that
 
Tell us what you?re doing in preparation for the season

Hiking at least 9 miles / week now. Will add a pack with weight during the summer
 
Share a picture from a previous elk hunt

2009 Late Season Cow Elk Hunt




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Share one piece of advice you?d give to anyone interested in elk hunting

"Nothing ruins an elk hunt like killing an elk"
 
Tell us what you?re doing in preparation for the season

Gold's Gym group exercise classes minimum 3x week plus leg work (squats/deadlifts etc.).  Once the weather permits, start hiking the hills in the Snowy Range.
 
What states I applied in:


Wyoming Montana Elk Buying a point in Colorado without applying.
ND - Rifle Mulie, Moose, bighorn, pronghorn.
 
Prep for the season:
This could be a big list....but to keep it simple its staying in decent shape but the biggest thing is scouting new country. I make a point to look over some new areas every year and im really looking forward to that part. Its the biggest factor in being successful IMO.
 
One piece of advice
Elk hunting out west, it can seem like really big country and you may be in a hurry to get somewhere. Slow down and be aware of your surroundings.
 
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