Originally Posted by
Alsatian
I have this book and have read it more than once. It is a good book and has many good insights. It is sitting beside me at the table now. I have been reading from it again this week, specifically sections on finding elk.
his section on finding elk was the most helpful i've ever read. and i have a library of hunting books on all kinds of species.
you just have to get back to the basics. the stuff most of us learned from our fathers and grandfathers. look for sign, check for tracks, search their scat.
i have a series of blm topo maps that are annotated with species migration patterns and habits. with highlighted fields of summer and winter ranges and i draw hoof tracks where major trails go and mark where i find sheds and rubs.
the maps help me visualize what the animals are doing and why they are doing it. i've even collected info for the sheep i'll be hunting in montana this year. it'll be tough, but i have the same chance or better as everyone else does. % success runs 3-4% in these units. but that's 3% more than i have staying here in kansas.
all you can do is the best you can!