Archery hunting i have been averaging about 25 yards for elk. I have only taken a few with the rifle being about a 200 yard average shooting a 7mm rem mag with 160 nosler parts. I have not moose hunted much in the past 5 years ago however most of the moose around here are taken in the forest making them closer shots, 100 yards or so. I think it all depends on the area that dictates how far of a shot you take. The furthest i have ever taken an elk was 275 but i would have no problem touching out a bit further if i needed to.