Fun reading.... checking out whether people are talking deer or elk and then checking out where in the country they are from.

The folks that I know on this forum that have some real experience with elk pretty much gave the answer I was expecting.... stop shooting when the job is done, i.e. the elk is down. I recommend not screwing around with elk.

On the other hand, deer kill pretty easy, so if you need to put your feet up and smoke a cigarette after the first shot..... well, I guess it's okay; not my style, but if it is yours, then you have lots more leeway.