Me and a friend r planning a diy elk hunt in sept. 3rd or 4th week. Right now we are leaning towards gmu 81. We are both avid deer and turkey hunters but we want to add elk to that list. We plan on camping out of a tent.
Questions:
1. How do I find a good spot to hunt and camp?
2. When starting out in the morning how do you locate? i.e. is there a locator call like turkeys or doyou spot from high ground.
3.Can you hunt elk all day long? Are mornings better than evenings?
4. Should a sidearm be carried in case of bear?
5. Do I have to tie everything up in a tree, in camp, to keep bears out?
6. I am under the assumption that the wind is the most difficult obstacle is this true?
Please help with any information. I feel I have exhausted all other resources. Currently, I can only access the internet at the library, so if you have questions for me please bare with me.