| Because it can be so difficult for hunters to procure | | | | those not offering lodging, many services can give |
| an elk tag in many of the eastern states, many | | | | recommendations for places in the area to stay. |
| hunters have turned their sites to the many states | | | | Some services also offer elk hunting locations so |
| out west. The elk population in the western states is | | | | remote that a helicopter flies the hunters to the |
| much greater than that in the east, so there are a | | | | location where they set up camp and search for their |
| greater number of elk permits available to hunters. | | | | trophies. |
| Because there are fewer people and a greater | | | | A guide service will be the hunter's best resource for |
| amount of land preserved for these massive animals | | | | his elk hunting trip. The service will be able to |
| to roam, the hunter is sure to have a great time | | | | recommend what the hunter should pack in terms of |
| hunting elk out west. | | | | hunting apparel and equipment to prepare for his trip. |
| Hunters have a variety of states to choose from | | | | Depending on location and time of the year, there |
| when looking for locations out west to hunt; from | | | | could be a variety of different things the hunter may |
| Montana, to Idaho, or New Mexico, a hunter can | | | | need for a successful hunt. Be sure to ask as many |
| choose the area right for him. The hunter will also | | | | questions as necessary and be confident in the |
| encounter many different types of terrain, from | | | | services' ability. |
| grassy rolling fields, to steep mountain cliffs. An elk | | | | The first step in planning an elk hunting trip out west |
| hunt in the western states is sure to offer a hunting | | | | is doing research; the internet will be the hunter's |
| experience unlike any other. | | | | best resource when looking for guide services and |
| Most elk hunters prefer to hire a guide to take them | | | | locations to hunt. Also be aware of the necessary |
| on their elk hunt. There are a variety of elk services | | | | licenses required to hunt elk and all of the rules and |
| available in a variety of different price ranges, and | | | | regulations set forth by the state. With a little |
| many offer the hunter customizable packages to fit | | | | planning and research a hunter can be off and |
| his budget. Some services offer just the guide for | | | | planning next season's elk hunt in one of the great |
| the hunt, while others have the full nine yards | | | | western states. |
| available, from lodging, food, to transportation. For | | | | |