Spaniel - yes get closer is easy to say. I did not say easy to do. And FYI I have spent over $700 for a non resident elk tag + outfitter fees - several times and have come home empty handed. Its not getting game that matters. Its how you do it. My last hunt took me 5 hours to make a stalk on a 4x4 mulie until I was finally able to locate him, get within my comfort zone and take the shot.The terrain was so rugged that it took 1 1/2 hrs to get to him after I shot him.
Oh yeah - by the way - I was using a 270 win. with 130 Nosler Ballistic Tips.