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Elk hunting gear questions
BowEd:
Check the testing and findings of Dr.Ashby Scott for penetration concerns.Type in toughhead arrow heads.
Stringman:
Wow, Joe a plethora of knowledge and wisdom being given here. I have been reading about and studying this animal for years, but have very little experience in close contact with them. The little tidbits about elk traveling up in the morning and down in the evening, bull characteristics, and calling techniques are invaluable to someone just trying to get into this game.
Our plan is to get either sex tags and hunt North of Mountain Home. My calling will be restricted to cow calling and let Tell do the bugling. Idaho allows us to use our Elk tags for any of 4 different game animals so there is a chance black bear might also be on the menu. Spot and stalk is about the only way I'm interested in bear hunting and this seems like a real possibility in that area.
Ed, I have studied Mr Ashbys findings as well as many others test based opinions on the subject and believe they all have some merit. Moreover, I have put down some notes of my own practical application and try to reconcile my findings with what others are seeing. In the end, it must be sharp, it must be pointy, and you must hit what ur aimin at.
Wolf Watcher:
Scott: I have worked on pipelines thru the area around MT. Home but only know the area south of town. That area is famous for Bruno jasper and it makes some fantastic points and blades. I just got the results of the tag drawings and was very surprised to get a bull elk tag and an antelope tag right here on the ranch. I have never been able to harvest an antelope with my bow although I have scared a lot of them. A feather fletched arrow makes a lot of noise out on the prairie and that is all they need to be able to turn and out run a slow moving arrow!
I can promise you that your points will be perfect. Its easy to try shots that are not safe kill shots. Because of the size of these animals it is paramount to pick a target to zero in on. Think small, aim small. This is also a problem with black bears as it is hard to judge exactly where to aim. Good Luck! Joe
Stringman:
I will definitely be keeping my eye out for knappable rock, but haven't heard about any in our area. It would certainly make the trip that much more memorable. Congrats on drawing a bull tag and antelope tag. I pray you reach your goals, my friend!
Aiming small is exactly what I'm doing now. I have been practicing with a fever and hope to be shooting better than at any point in my life. Time is winding down and the details are starting to stand out. I have no expectations of a super hunt or trophy animals, but pray the Good Father will lead us and keep us safe. Being in good company standing on a mountian with the free world around us will fill my soul and keep me yearning for the high country. Everything else is bonus.
BowEd:
Did'nt you and Iowabo go on an elk hunt here awhile back?
I think Dvshunter is gonna be going this fall too.
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