Solo hunting
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I use a Heads Up Decoy when hunting alone.
http://www.elk101store.com/servlet/the-32/Heads-Up-Decoy--dsh-/Detail
It is the lightes and most compact. Which means I will carry it. I used the Montana decoy before but it was alway a hassle.
With the Heads Up I will usually hang it on a tree with a clothes pin 40-50 yards behind me. You need make sure it's visible though
http://www.elk101store.com/servlet/the-32/Heads-Up-Decoy--dsh-/Detail
It is the lightes and most compact. Which means I will carry it. I used the Montana decoy before but it was alway a hassle.
With the Heads Up I will usually hang it on a tree with a clothes pin 40-50 yards behind me. You need make sure it's visible though
Jeremiah Johnson
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- Dec 29, 2012
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I will also call over my shldrwhen engaging bullsand if I think he is coming in, I will move forward another 10-30 yds, depending on cover and how fast I believe he is coming in. This years bull took 2 hrs to split his cows on a dark northslope and he finally came in to defend his harem offering a 16 yd broadside shot.. I had chased him and his cows for about 1000 yds, often running after them as he pushed them on. Additionally I use raking alot.
I will get close to a bull and find a good set up place. Then back up and set the decoy and do a calling sequence. If I have a good feeling about it then I would move forward to the setup location and leave the decoy behind. When they come in the decoy gives them something to focus on behind you.
airmanharv08
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- Jan 4, 2013
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This year I was fortunate to draw the same tag I had last year and put a bull down! I was by myself and for me here in the SW (NM) water is a huge deal, placing a trail camera gave me the advantage to see what animals where in the area and working there way to pond. I'll tell ya I had tons of wapiti and bears, and opening afternoon put down my first archery bull elk! Point being scouting like a mofo helped out a ton!
Bullhunter
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- Jan 2, 2013
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Elk2 said:
+1 Elk2
Backpack Hunter
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- Jan 2, 2013
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I get in as close as possible without making a sound.....I think that's my best tactic. Once in close I will throw soft sounds behind or to my sides.
Bowtech Guardian
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- Dec 28, 2012
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Depends on the behavior of the elk to me. Or if its a herd bull, satellite etc...
nclonghunter
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- Dec 28, 2012
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My hunting partner and I usually start out hunting together, but if no elk are seen we split and cover more ground. If the elk are talking then we like to go after seperate bulls, so we end up hunting solo or at least different areas. We do manage to do some hunting together.
I hunt solo more than I care to do, but focus on locate then stalk. I tried for a while to call them in, but I don't seem to have the magic sounds. They always hung up about a hundred yards out or so. So the last couple years have been more calling just to locate.
Theelkhunter
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- Jan 7, 2013
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I do alot of cold calling. I've called in alot of elk while doing this alone. Its a little harder to get a shot, but the opportunity is there.
been bow hunting elk for 33 years and I dont think I have had 2 scenarios exactly the same .I am on my own most of the time,I guess they all think im to crazy to go with or they just cant keep up ;D .I have found that racking a tree while calling works way better than you would expect.
DIRK DURHAM
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- Dec 18, 2012
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Jeremiah Johnson said:
Man JJ, you and I follow the same "routine"! Lol! Seems like that's what it takes with these North Idaho bulls
