Posted August 14, 2016 7:50 pm by Comments

By Jason Reid

Bull Elk
Key points to remember when you travel West from the East to hunt.

By Jason Reid

AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

(Rochester, NY) www.ammoland.com Hunting elk is just plain hard for the DIY OTC hunter. Toss being from the East into the mix and you have a logistical recipe for insanity. Not having a chance to scout, extra travel costs in addition to hunting animals you did not grow up hunting can turn into a costly week walking in the woods with your bow or gun. Here are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about a trip West.

Commitment:

Often I hear non-resident hunters say they would like to plan a trip with their friends just to try once to kill an elk. This is awesome and that is where the conversation usually stops. Right at the dream. My advice if this is you would be to get a guide. Don’t spend your money on a DIY hunt unless you have the desire to commit to learning the game. Just like with whitetails, hunting elk is a game of learning and understanding of the animal itself and the areas …Read the Rest

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