How do you find elk and create shot opportunities? Great question – because finding elk is one thing, and having a chance to put an arrow in one is another. Let’s look at some basic strategies for creating shot opportunities while elk hunting… First, I’ll have to lay the disclaimer out there: there’s not one … [Read more…]
I have zero experience hunting coyotes. I’ve killed one, but it was dumb luck — a coyote stepped out 25 yards below my treestand while deer hunting, and I put an arrow through him. Next Saturday will be the first time that I hunt specifically to call-in and kill a coyote. I know the basics … [Read more…]
“Should have, would have, or could have…” – We often think that way when things don’t go right in a hunting situation. After last year’s elk hunt I was left wondering if I should have brought an elk decoy along. On one hand, a decoy is something that I don’t want to worry about packing, lugging up and … [Read more…]
Would you like an opportunity sit down and “pick the brain” of an immensely successful public land elk hunter that has over 25 years of experience, numerous trophy bulls to his name, and is also a 7-time World Elk Calling Champing, as well as the 2013 RMEF Elk Calling Campion of Champions? That’s exactly what … [Read more…]
To follow up on my previous article, “Effective Range, Long Distance Shooting, and the Spirit of Bowhunting”, I want to talk more about factors that help me decide what shots to take, and what shots to pass up. It’s foolish to talk about your maximum shot distance in terms of shots that you’re always willing … [Read more…]