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AZ zero points
Back from the hunt. We sat on different tanks early morning and late in the day. We had a heard of about 15 elk come within 45 feet of our blind. NOT ONE BULL AMONG THEM. We had a couple of other encounters, but we did nit sight one bull. But we had a great time. -
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AZ zero points
Our hunt start Friday. We scout last Sunday and found a couple of tanks with fresh elk signs. There were plenty of deer signs and with spotted 4 of them at mid-day. The was also a very large antelope heard. However even if I don't get anything I get to spend 4 days with my son and grand son... -
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AZ zero points
I had zero points and I have never applied for a tag. I was drawn for bow bull elk this year. I did apply with my son who did have points. I am not sure how many I know he was drawn 2 years ago for elk in AZ. -
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hunting elk with PSE StingerX
Thank you. Given the responses and some research online, I have adjusted my approach. I will not be taking any longer shots. Even 60 yards is too far to ensure I have a kill shot. By doing a good job of scouting we can get a much closer shot. I watched a you tube video of a bow hunter who... -
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hunting elk with PSE StingerX
Thanks for the responses. I was at the range today and was shooting 30 yards. That was the longest the range could support. What I found was I was getting a tight package, but it was far left and low. At 30 yards I was able to sight in the bow. At the longer ranges I was not getting a... -
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hunting elk with PSE StingerX
First time hunting elk with PSE StingerX. I will likely set the draw at 50lbs. I think my maximum range would be at 60 yards and preferably 40 yards. I have been practicing at the range between 75 and 100 yards and I just do get enough accuracy to take that long of a shot. At 50 yards I get... -
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Aizona 6A late bull elk archery
My son and I were drawn for elk in 6A. The season opens for us on Nov 18. We have hunted elk before (not successful :( ) but never with a bow. I have read a fair amount think I know the correct strategy and we are going scouting next week. Any advice would be appreciated. Especially if you...
