Lightweight, affordable, and durable is the ultimate trifecta for the backcountry hunter, but unfortunately you usually can’t have all three at once. I am a planner by nature. I organize, make lists, and check-off tasks. Yes, I’m the nerd that uses spreadsheets for all kinds of things. One of the lists that I have been … [Read more…]
How much does it cost to go on an elk hunt? Well, that depends on where you go, wether or not you go guided or do-it-yourself, and how you plan the logistics of your hunt. There is plenty of information out there regarding the costs of guided and semi-guided hunts, but what about those of … [Read more…]
Before I dive any further into the detailing the elk hunt that I am going on, and how I am preparing for it, I feel like I need to stop and address the topic of Guided vs. Do-It-Yourself (DIY) hunting. My hunt will be completely DIY, but that doesn’t mean that I am against guided … [Read more…]
This article is meant to provide you with a simplified, condensed overview of the major western states’ policies for non-resident elk hunting tags. Please confirm these details with each state’s official documentation, and also keep in mind that dates, fees, and even procedures can change each year. The information that I have included below is … [Read more…]
I don’t have the good fortune of living in elk country, so one of the first steps that I took in planning my elk hunt was to decide what state I was going to hunt. I began my research and quickly became overwhelmed by a dizzying array of rules, units, costs, requirements, lotteries, preference points and … [Read more…]