I reviewed multiple studies/datasets on mechanical vs fixed broad. Hopefully this helps decide whether or not you should run mechanicals on elk this year.
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My dad and I are heading out to some landlocked public in Southwest Montana. We will be tent camping and archery hunting in grizzly country. It makes me a bit nervous. I have a 10mm I feel confident with and spray.
How frequent are your brisket encounters, are they something to worry about?
Thanks guys.
Elk hunting finds flaws in gear like no other. After a day or 2 you think about how your gear could be better/lighter or how you can DIY a solution. Any of you guys find a cool trick or a way to do something better? Bonus question: is there a piece of gear you are glad you spent a little more money on rather than a cheaper option? (For me its a good pack)
The timing for my dad and I just didn’t come together for a good archery hunt this year, so we’re taking a break to hit it hard it 2027.
Y’all go call one in for us this September! I want to see some photos of full game bags this fall.
Hi Folks. My family has a place in Fort Smith Montana, a world class fly fishing destination. I am looking to possibly trade a free stay at our place for archery elk hunting access on private land. Leave a comment if interested!
I have two fully guided meals and lodging included hunts available for mid September in NE Alberta on private ground if anyone is interested.
Going on my first and probably only archery elk hunt this September around the foothills of the Rockies in Canada. I have two bows. One has narrower axel to axel than the other, is lighter and has camo, the other bow is a larger, heavier and matte black. I have them both tuned to my arrow set up, but I just seem to shoot better with the bigger bow.
I am driving and taking both, just in case something happens to one of the bows I will have a back up.
What I am struggling with is which bow do I make my primary? The heavier bow that I shoot better or the lighter bow that will be easier to carry on the hike around the foothills?
First-time archery elk hunter here with an OTC tag. Excited to get out there and ready to learn! What’s one piece of advice or something you wish you knew before your first archery elk season?
Opinions on both?
I’m pretty much new to hunting, especially hunting out west. That said, I’ve ended up with a bull elk otc tag for third rifle season in Colorado, and want to do it the right way.
I’m mainly looking for recommendations for guides and equipment to make this a successful and fun, if challenging, experience. I’m in good enough shape and with enough military outdoors experience that roughing it in the woods and packing out heavy weight myself wouldnt be an issue (and is actually part of the appeal) so I’m not looking for a full service hunt. I’d just appreciate someone to show me the ropes for tracking, and make sure I’m taking ethical shots at only what I should be shooting at.
Any advice would be appreciated.