| Highlights | | | | guided excursion until they learn the subtle factors |
| Elk are larger than deer and possess their own | | | | associated with the sport. In addition, a guide will be |
| mating calls and annual rituals. | | | | able to direct hunters the best locations to ensure a |
| Timing is essential to elk hunting. | | | | successful hunt, as well as give welcome tips |
| Hunters must become experts in the calls of the | | | | regarding elk hunting. |
| elk to have a successful hunt. | | | | During mating season, bull elks bugle to attract the |
| Dedicated hunters consider elk hunting to be one of | | | | females, called cows, and to call other bulls to a spar. |
| the most rewarding and unique experiences around. | | | | Consequently, hunters have learned how to bugle to |
| Elk are larger than deer and possess their own | | | | attract the males into range. Elk hunting requires a |
| mating calls and annual rituals. Elk can be aggressive | | | | special instrument for the bugle to be effective. |
| towards a perceived threat or they can be quite | | | | Before utilizing the call, study the manual or other |
| docile. Avid elk hunters often have exciting stories of | | | | audio recordings. Only if the call is used properly will it |
| particular elk hunting trips, from close calls to surprise | | | | be effective while elk hunting. |
| attacks. The male elk, called a bull, can weigh 700 to | | | | Cows also have their special mating calls to attract |
| 800 pounds; so, their size alone can create | | | | the bulls. Thus, in elk hunting, hunters can mimic the |
| excitement in elk hunting. Elk are also intelligent and | | | | cows' calls to lure the bull into shooting range. Again, |
| aware of their surroundings, so elk hunting requires | | | | the call of the cow must be well rehearsed and done |
| skill and patience to be successful. | | | | properly or else it will not work. If the hunter does |
| In order for elk hunting to be successful, several | | | | not vocalize the call enough or vocalizes too much, |
| factors come into play. Timing is one of those | | | | the bull will not be lured. Practice, good technique, and |
| factors. The best elk hunting occurs during the fall | | | | thorough education is the only way to successfully |
| when the elk are mating. In addition to seasonal | | | | recreate the calls of the elk for elk hunting. |
| factors for elk hunting, avid hunters also consider the | | | | For a great thrill and a special challenge, elk hunting |
| time of day. At certain times throughout the day the | | | | may be the perfect option. The elk meat is also quite |
| elk are more active than other times. One additional | | | | tasty too. The elk hunting tips should help you have a |
| factor, temperature, can also play into successful elk | | | | successful hunt and a lot of fun in the process. |
| hunting. Those new to elk hunting should partake in a | | | | |