Whats your next move?

[cnelk]

Scenario:


Sept 12
Day 3 of a six day hunt
OTC unit - E/S archery tag


Time: 8am
Wind: Quartering toward you, left to right


These are the first elk you've seen


What do you do?


https://youtu.be/CcyOxkxXK5Q

 

[brett8133]

First id have ranged them
To see if they where in my shooting range , I seen several shot opportunities
In your video . If not in range I?d have cow called lightly throwing it behind me to make them think there?s a cow around . The next step would be dictated by there response .


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[WW]

I'd probably do exactly as you did. Just let them walk on by. It is really hard to estimate range on video footage. But I'm guessing the were beyond your range or you would have tried to stop them.

 

[DTP]

First thing I'd be doing is ranging them too....
On a 6 day, E/S OTC hunt... Im filling the freezer.... pending they are in range.


:mg:

 

[cohunter14]

If I hadn't ranged before they came in, I'd be ranging quickly and trying to find a lane to stop them in for a shot. If I get a clear shot and it's within my range, I'm doing my best to punch a tag.

 

[cnelk]

If you watch these 2 elk, they are on a mission. No stopping, feeding or lingering.
Even if they were in range, once you make a call, you're pinned. You better not move and shoot fast.


Actually, they were headed to a bedding area. And they were not in range. It was best to stay silent and then I flanked them to see where they were going. I ended not shooting, but I did find the bedding area.


Sometimes its best not to do anything

 

[nclonghunter]

That was the first thing I thought, those elk are on the move and at that time of day they are headed to a bedding area. Would try to follow but they move fast. If I lost them I would set up and try some non aggressive short bugles with some mixed cow calls. Hoping on a straggling bull or those elk wanting to group up. Low percentage in my book but need to try something.

 

[OldMan]

Yes, i'd let them pass and slowly track them. I prefer to still hunt and this is stalking, but it's too easy to pass up. If I get a shot i'd take it. If not I have the location and will be back the next day.


The only thing is I would have already noticed that game trail and followed it, so I might already know the location. If not i'd follow them.


I've gotten too old to carry out a bull, so these juicy cows are perfect.