Ok, now we have a place to start. These guys are all making good points, but we gotta go methodical like. If you are going to stay in motels and use an ATV, you need to find a migrating herd during a season when they'll be down where you can access them. Your competition will be those who camp right on the gravel roads in the area you will be hunting. This is the most competitive type of elk hunting with the lowest success ratios. If you get into a good migratory route at the right time, it can also be the easiest. Your next task will be to find a place that is accessible with an early wake up. I have a place in mind, but I ain't gonna put it on the airwaves. You could tag a monster elk there, with some luck and perseverance. Competition will be significant, but not likehunting at Kmart. PM me and I'll fill you in.

Once you have a target area and season in mind, you can learn alot from everyone here, but also get a good book on field dressing and caping a head, tracking, etc. Elk ain't deer. They got the legs of a horse and the feet of a goat. You can't run one down, and they cling to life like no other animal. Avoid taking running shots. If you spook up a herd and they don't stop, forget about the shot. You'll have another chance. Remember, if it was automatic, it wouldn't be any fun. Resign yourself to the fact that sometimes the elk win. If you earn your elk, you'll probably have time to take a nice rested shot. At least, you should be able to drop to one knee. This is the best hunting in the world. Sometimes, I don't even chamber a round on the first day. I usually don't hunt with a round in the chamber unless I'm pushing a ridge or waiting on a stand. Immediately unchamber the round when you'removing in the open.Spot and stalkisone of the best ways to hunt elk if you're in a good place for that.Please don't chamber a round until you're getting close to the elk on even ground.In my experience, I'm usually climbing some steep stuff at the end of my stalk, running to stay downwind or tohead off a moving herd. Empty chambers are best for you AND your partner. Make sure you both have the rules down pat before you go.