I've always archery hunted for elk and will be heading back to wy. for rifle.What tactics do you guys use in heavily hunted areas for elk.I know where the thick bedding areas are,the water and the food.All the water and food is close to bedding areas.I was thinking of setting up around the bedding areas and waiting them out or to be pushed into them.
Should I consider slowly moving thru these areas or just stay posted up and wait??I'm bringing a friend, so would it be good to have him try and push them out of the bedding for a shot??
any advise will be appreciated,and I'm willing to try it all.I figure glassing large open areas would be a waste in heavily hunted areas,but maybe they will hide in some of those as they are covered in large blowdowns,feed
Let me hear how you guys rifle hunt elk,and whats successful.Its a long trip for me at 2000 miles.We did well in archery just couldn't seal the deal as the shots offered were too iffy to make.I know theres plenty of bulls in this spot,and will take a cow if necessary.I have the any elk general tag
THANKS
Should I consider slowly moving thru these areas or just stay posted up and wait??I'm bringing a friend, so would it be good to have him try and push them out of the bedding for a shot??
any advise will be appreciated,and I'm willing to try it all.I figure glassing large open areas would be a waste in heavily hunted areas,but maybe they will hide in some of those as they are covered in large blowdowns,feed
Let me hear how you guys rifle hunt elk,and whats successful.Its a long trip for me at 2000 miles.We did well in archery just couldn't seal the deal as the shots offered were too iffy to make.I know theres plenty of bulls in this spot,and will take a cow if necessary.I have the any elk general tag
THANKS