ORIGINAL: davidf
I want to go elk hunting. I have never been. I would like to bow hunt. I am 43 and am in good phy. cond. I have always deer, duck, turkey hunted. Where is the best place to go? What outfitter? I cannot take 8 days and go I would need to be gone a max of 5 days.
Several have commented about this...but you have some pretty big obstacles/hurdles here...
1.) only canned elk hunts can deliver in the timeline that you want...Elk hunting, despite magazines, is all abotu the experience, not the kill...
2.) no matter how good of physical condition you think you are...mountains dont care....
3.) if you dont have the time, dont waste the money...Elk are like kids...quality time is good but quantity is all that really matters...
4.) Best place...refer to #1 if your with friends, and the journey is good, that is the best palce (and not even trying to be sappy, just fact)
JMO, but, I live out west, and have hunted most western states...and you can find great bulls in every state...most of it depends upon what you think is great, and what you want...but none of the states will give you an easy bull (unless you are insanely lucky, or enough money to pay others to scout and track them down for you)
either way you go, have fun enjoy the west, it is the best!!