| I've been asked many times ,"What is the best way | | | | where the best elk habitat is in their local area. If a |
| to prepare for my first elk hunting trip?" Well, here | | | | guided hunt is not possible, there are other more |
| are a few tips that might help you as you prepare | | | | economical alternatives that you could discuss with |
| for your hunt. | | | | your outfitter. |
| 1. First, be sure and plan your trip well in advance. | | | | 3. Last but not least, get in shape. I can't stress that |
| You will need to choose where you plan to hunt and | | | | enough. Most good elk hunting areas have some |
| what season you will hunt. You will also need to find | | | | rugged terrain and high altitude so you better be in |
| out about licensing in the state, make lodging | | | | shape. Most people are use to being at sea level or a |
| arrangements and plan many other details for the | | | | little above. |
| hunt. Outfitters book up fast so a trip needs to be | | | | Remember, you could be at altitudes up to 10,000 ft |
| planned well ahead of time. | | | | and the air will be much thinner. So don't come ill |
| 2. Next, decide on what type of elk hunt. Outfitters | | | | prepared. As an outfitter, I've seen too many |
| offer guided and self guided hunts. If this is your first | | | | hunters come ill prepared and wind up having a not |
| hunt, you might want to opt for a guided hunt with a | | | | so memorable trip. Don't let that be you. |
| professional outfitter who knows the terrain and | | | | |