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Published: August 21, 2007
A hunter sights his prey, a massive elk weighing nearly 1,500 pounds, its reddish fur thickened for the winter cold, its signature antlers reaching over four feet up into the air. The bull elk bellows, sounding into the wilderness for his harem of females, ready to clash antlers with any potential competitors.
But the hunter stays silent, lowers his cross hairs, exhales and fires.
Elk hunting is one of North America's most popular pursuits for avid big game hunters. From the high country forests of New Mexico to the mountains of Idaho, outdoor enthusiasts go elk hunting in all kinds of weather over all manners of terrain. Elk hunting requires in depth knowledge of the animals, peak physical conditioning, proper equipment and clothing, and an incredible amount of preparation. But a properly prepared hunter, either on their own or with the help of an organized tour, can have an exhilarating, challenging, fun and successful elk hunting trip almost anywhere in America.
Elk are the second largest species of deer in the world, next to the moose, and can be found naturally in eastern Asia and North America. The bull elk grow new antlers every year; velvety and fast growing in the spring, hard and sharp pointed in the fall; prominently used in the mating process and then shed for winter. The mating season, or rut, is a prime elk hunting period when the elk are active and aggressive.
Their bugle call can be heard for miles and is considered one of the most distinctive calls in nature.
Colorado elk hunting involves more remote wilderness hunts than many other states; except that of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, simply due to the amount of land available. Companies offer either land drop base camp trips or pack-ins where hunters hike into the wilderness carrying all equipment on their backs. The Western slope of the state provides some of the best Colorado elk hunting with many trophy size elks coming in year after year.
New Mexico elk hunting, which involves very similar terrain to Texas elk hunting and Arizona elk hunting, involves archery, muzzle loader and rifle hunting through national park areas. Elk hunters always have to be knowledgeable of elk's food sources, which depend on the season and vary region to region. Setting tree stands and land blinds next to likely food sources enables hunters to lure elk into the open.
Montana elk hunting, similar to Idaho elk hunting and Wyoming elk hunting, involves remote wilderness backcountry hunting. Areas usually do not have roads and are reachable only by horseback or on foot. This allows for quiet, unhindered and wild hunting largely unavailable in most other states.
Whether it is in desert highlands, roadless backcountry, or remote wilderness, elk hunting can be some of the most demanding and invigorating available. Hunters should be as knowledgeable of the elk and their behavior as well as the countless outfitters available to facilitate the best elk hunting possible. Look up elk hunting online and start planning a trip. Be the one sighting majestic elk in the wild and lowering the crosshairs. Just remember to exhale.
Sources:
"Colorado Elk and Mule Deer Hunting." Action Adventures.net. 2007. Action Adventures Guide Outfitter. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.actionadventures.net/hunting_home.htm.< br />
"Elk." Moonvalley Outfitters.com. http://www.moonvalleyoutfitters.com/elk.html.
Twardoski, Timm. "Montana Elk Hunting." Bitterrootelk.com. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.bitterrootelk.com/html/montana_elk_hunt .html.
"Arizona and New Mexico Elk Guides and Outfitters." Arizona Hunting.net. 2 Aug. 2007. Arizona Guided Hunts. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.arizonahunting.net/elk.htm.
"Elk." Wikipedia.org. 28 July 2007. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. 8 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk.
Elk hunting is one of North America's most popular pursuits for avid big game hunters. From the high country forests of New Mexico to the mountains of Idaho, outdoor enthusiasts go elk hunting in all kinds of weather over all manners of terrain. Elk hunting requires in depth knowledge of the animals, peak physical conditioning, proper equipment and clothing, and an incredible amount of preparation. But a properly prepared hunter, either on their own or with the help of an organized tour, can have an exhilarating, challenging, fun and successful elk hunting trip almost anywhere in America.
Elk are the second largest species of deer in the world, next to the moose, and can be found naturally in eastern Asia and North America. The bull elk grow new antlers every year; velvety and fast growing in the spring, hard and sharp pointed in the fall; prominently used in the mating process and then shed for winter. The mating season, or rut, is a prime elk hunting period when the elk are active and aggressive.
Their bugle call can be heard for miles and is considered one of the most distinctive calls in nature.
Colorado elk hunting involves more remote wilderness hunts than many other states; except that of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, simply due to the amount of land available. Companies offer either land drop base camp trips or pack-ins where hunters hike into the wilderness carrying all equipment on their backs. The Western slope of the state provides some of the best Colorado elk hunting with many trophy size elks coming in year after year.
New Mexico elk hunting, which involves very similar terrain to Texas elk hunting and Arizona elk hunting, involves archery, muzzle loader and rifle hunting through national park areas. Elk hunters always have to be knowledgeable of elk's food sources, which depend on the season and vary region to region. Setting tree stands and land blinds next to likely food sources enables hunters to lure elk into the open.
Montana elk hunting, similar to Idaho elk hunting and Wyoming elk hunting, involves remote wilderness backcountry hunting. Areas usually do not have roads and are reachable only by horseback or on foot. This allows for quiet, unhindered and wild hunting largely unavailable in most other states.
Whether it is in desert highlands, roadless backcountry, or remote wilderness, elk hunting can be some of the most demanding and invigorating available. Hunters should be as knowledgeable of the elk and their behavior as well as the countless outfitters available to facilitate the best elk hunting possible. Look up elk hunting online and start planning a trip. Be the one sighting majestic elk in the wild and lowering the crosshairs. Just remember to exhale.
Sources:
"Colorado Elk and Mule Deer Hunting." Action Adventures.net. 2007. Action Adventures Guide Outfitter. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.actionadventures.net/hunting_home.htm.< br />
"Elk." Moonvalley Outfitters.com. http://www.moonvalleyoutfitters.com/elk.html.
Twardoski, Timm. "Montana Elk Hunting." Bitterrootelk.com. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.bitterrootelk.com/html/montana_elk_hunt .html.
"Arizona and New Mexico Elk Guides and Outfitters." Arizona Hunting.net. 2 Aug. 2007. Arizona Guided Hunts. 8 Aug. 2007. http://www.arizonahunting.net/elk.htm.
"Elk." Wikipedia.org. 28 July 2007. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. 8 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk.
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