My first elk hunt!
11-29-2021, 11:08 AM
#74
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 381
I have an update. No harvest so far. Season ends December 31 for my tag. I’m actually beginning to think I won’t be able to get an elk this season. I have not seen any elk since the run-in with the three hunters I mentioned a while ago.
If I don’t get an elk, that’s OK. At least I got SOME experience, and at least I got to get out and enjoy nature while trying to track an elk.
Jared
If I don’t get an elk, that’s OK. At least I got SOME experience, and at least I got to get out and enjoy nature while trying to track an elk.
Jared
11-29-2021, 03:11 PM
#76
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,230
The last 10 minutes of legal hunting time on the last day of the season can be just as good as opening day. The biggest bull I have taken to date fell to a neck shot with less than 5 minutes of shooting light on the last day. Elk hunting is unpredictable most the time.
11-29-2021, 03:44 PM
#77
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,743
I agree a LOT of time left, if it was ME, I'd be talking to locals and game warden, and asking where they typically see Elk in the later season
as winter sets in food changes and Elk are more of a migrating animal than many believe they are, so as food changes they too will move to where they can find easier/better meals!
and fully agree it ain;t over till its over,
opportunity can happen at any time, but you have to be out there to capitalize on it!
keep at it and good luck
as winter sets in food changes and Elk are more of a migrating animal than many believe they are, so as food changes they too will move to where they can find easier/better meals!
and fully agree it ain;t over till its over,
opportunity can happen at any time, but you have to be out there to capitalize on it!
keep at it and good luck
11-30-2021, 08:08 AM
#79
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 381
Thanks, guys. I will take your advice and take a look around food spots. I probably should’ve clarified this, but I’m going to keep trying. I am not giving up. I’m just not sure if I’m going to get one this season or not.
If all else fails, I could go for a spring black bear next spring. I’ve already got good information on some spots.
If all else fails, I could go for a spring black bear next spring. I’ve already got good information on some spots.
12-01-2021, 09:00 PM
#80
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northern California
Posts: 18,382
Since you're still learning the area, take mrbb's advice and ask a game warden. Worst case scenario is they have no answer. But I'd bet they can steer you to some decent areas. Not honey holes but decent areas that you can continue hunting.