I did not put in for any states this year other than getting an OTC Montana General Resident tag. I bugle my wifes ear off in between college classes, go the the gym 6 times a week, three days hard cardio and three days lifting. and then i hike on the weekend. spent countless hours studying and going over google earth and onx maps dropping pins.
Just remember, Its always september.
Cant come quick enough
I'm really excited to call a bull in for my son this year. He's never shot a bull, but is primed to go and with a little coaching from Elk101 University, I think we can get it done.
I've applied for hunts in Colorado and Wyoming this year. While I have a decent shot at an good mule deer hunt this year, I really hope to draw the Pronghorn hunt that I applied for with my Dad. Per stats, he'll draw for sure, I have a 50% chance of getting it. If I don't get the tag, I will still go along.
Best advice I can give is to be positive and don't give up. As a self taught solo hunter, I didn't fill my tag for many years and nearly quit altogether, but once success hit, it's been easier and more enjoyable.
That and get prepared! Start 2 months ago getting in shape, planning your gear, and educating yourself on everything about elk.
My advice for anyone wanting to elk hunt is to go for it. Make a plan, start your research, and apply for tags. It may take a few years to get in to position time and money wise but dont sit around and dream about it like I have. Go for it!
I started working out and rehab'ing my shoulders early this year to get ready. Hopefully my back will hold out with all the exercise. :train:
Getting old sucks.
Tell us what you?re most excited for this season As every season just getting back out and into the woods. I hunt solo and love the solitude and silence, along with the intense adrenaline.
Hard to pick one hunt, but hard to beat going after elk in Colorado's archery season. I mainly backpack in, majority solo. With 42 days of hunting already on the calendar for 2018, 16 of those days are set aside for archery elk and I can't wait!
Share one piece of advice you?d give to anyone interested in elk hunting
If you want to succeed be prepared to fail, over and over. Elk hunting is hard, and I have yet to find success with my bow, but I wouldn't give it up for anything.
My spring training has already started - I hit the mountain 3 days a week at 5am (Mon,Wed,Fri), and alternate days in the gym (Tues,Thur). I shoot as often as I can & spend evenings looking at maps, educational material or even just hunting entertainment. Pretty soon our family will be camping a ton & before I know it I'll be vetting my current gear and new toys in scout trips.