CRH Ep. 09 Time to Talk Elk Hunting. Big Picture Strategies to Improve Your Success..

08/15/22 • 69 min

Archery elk season is right on top of us! In this episode I cover five big picture strategies that I think are the most important, overlooked, or misunderstood aspects of archery elk hunting during the rut, especially if you are solo hunting. This isn't meant to be a comprehensive treatment of elk calling, tactics, and gear. There are already many sources for that kind of information. I could write a book about all the lessons I've learned from chasing big bulls, but here I have summarized an overall approach to solo elk hunting that has evolved from first hand experience and success in the field. If you are a new elk hunter this is a good primer to get you started in the right direction. Even if you are experienced I bet there will be something here you haven't tried. No matter who you are, adopting even one of these strategies should improve your hunt.
Let me know if you have other questions or topics you'd like to hear about. Send me a message on Instagram at closerangehunter. Enjoy!

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In this episode I talk about hunts gone by and my eventful 2022 early archery season in an effort begin taking the first steps to kick this nasty habit.