Corey JacobsenIdaho Archery Company, Boise’s exclusive archery shop, has announced their grand opening on March 20th, 2010 from 10Am – 6PM. Located across from Hawk’s Stadium on Glenwood St., Idaho Archery Company features Idaho’s largest Archery Pro Shop indoor shooting range, en extensive line of archery products, and a knowledgable staff prepared to educate and offer superior service to archer’s of all skill levels.
The 4,400 square foot facility is the largest Pro Shop archery center in the state and will accomodate leagues, tournaments, and seminars in addition to their regular Pro Shop services and products. They will be offering bows from top companies such as Hoyt, Matthews, Mission, Diamond, Bowtech, Elite, and Alpine, as well as archery gear for women and children.
Stop in on Saturday March 20th for a chance to win free door prizes from Rinehart, Prois, Diamond, as well as talk to factory reps from Hoyt, Alpine, Bowtech, Elite and more! Visit them online at www.idahoarchery.net!
Mark CochranNo doubt the best strategy of calling elk involves 2 people. One shooter and a caller positioned strategically behind the shooter attempting to call the elk upwind of the shooter. This method fools the elk to focus beyond the shooter. It is an ambush method used by most hunters today. This double team method is the most successful way to harvest an elk while calling. However, there are still those times when we are solo and don’t have the luxury of the double team. Here is a method of hunting that I have found to be very successful when going at it alone. Read the rest of this entry »
Dirk Durham Every season we look back and reflect upon what we could have done differently on a particular elk hunt. The scenario goes like this - ” I called back and forth with a bull for at least an hour. He charged in, only to hang up just out of archery range. Sound familiar? Especially those of us who hunt solo, we have all been there, plagued by this dilemma in the past. I will highlight some of the tactics that have helped me draw in stubborn bulls those final yards. Read the rest of this entry »
Corey JacobsenBugling Bull Game Calls, the designers of the original palate plate elk diaphragm, have released their 2010 product catalog, complete with an exciting new line-up of elk calls! I had a chance to get my hands on the new products in late December and can’t wait for September to put them to good use! Perhaps the biggest, new product for 2010 is the “Select A Bull” elk calling system (shown below).
"Select-A-Bull" Elk Calling System
What’s in the Package? Read the rest of this entry »
Dirk DurhamThe year was 1989, I was fifteen and wanted to hunt elk with a bow. My Dad had long since lost his drive to “beat the brush” as he called it. So I was on my own. Being an avid hunter I wanted to take advantage of the early season that archery hunting offered. I knew nothing about calling elk. My best friend Randy Wise (now my brother in-law) also wanted to get involved. We made a pact. We would learn to call elk no matter what the obstacles…we would learn. Read the rest of this entry »
Corey JacobsenBoise will be getting a new archery pro shop this weekend with the soft opening of Idaho Archery Company on Saturday. The new 4000sf store will be located across from Hawk’s Stadium on Glenwood in Boise. Inventory is continuing to arrive daily and the grand opening is planned for mid-March. Idaho Archery Company will be carrying Hoyt, Bowtech, Elite, Quest, and Alpine bows, along with a large variety of accessories and gear. Anyone interested in checking them out can swing by on Saturday and get a first look at the new shop and the indoor shooting range. You can also follow along on their Facebook page (Idaho Archery Company).
The Team at Elk101.com welcomes Idaho Archery Company to Boise and looks forward to working with them for many years!
Corey JacobsenWe’d like to welcome our newest additions to the Elk101.com Pro Staff – Dirk Durham and Mark Cochran. These guys bring a wealth of elk hunting knowledge to the team, as well as enthusiasm and a desire to share their experiences with others. Dirk is a 2-time World Champion elk caller and successfully hunts elk in over-the-counter units in Idaho with both archery equipment and rifle. Mark is a back-country, bivy hunting guru and brings a wealth of ideas and knowledge for archers and rifle hunters alike.
We’ll be incorporating a new format on the website for 2010 and our Pro Staff will be sharing articles, stories, and experiences following a monthly theme. For February, look for their input on “Bugling Elk”. We’ll be sharing what calls we use, tips and tactics, and about anything we can think of that relates to the topic! Please join us in welcoming these elk hunting experts to the team!
Corey Jacobsen
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Mark CochranDreaming of a Future High Quality Elk Hunt?
Even if you don’t have the time or money for a limited entry or special Elk permit at this time, you can still set yourself up for a future dream hunt. You can do this by participating in the bonus/preference point system that many states have to offer. Most western states have established a bonus/preference point system. That is with the exception of Idaho and New Mexico. These options allow you to purchase one point annually at a fraction of the cost of the entire hunt package. This way, ten years down the road when you have the time and money, your odds of drawing that dream elk tag is not so far out of reach. It is like putting your dream hunt on Lay-a-way. Read the rest of this entry »
Donnie DrakeAlthough we weren’t successful in harvesting an elk for my 12-year old son, Hunter, it was a great time and a great learning/bonding experience. All totaled, we spent twelve nights in the back of the suburban over deer and elk season. Now, each weekend, he asks if we can just drive to the mountains and spend the night!
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Dirk DurhamScreaming bulls all around. This can’t be really happening. Your every heart beat is felt as it tries to burst from your chest. You cant breath. Off in the very near distance brush is breaking, and hooves are pounding the ground, closer, and closer. The intense, up close and personal challenge bugle makes you close your eyes take a deep breath, and gather your composure.
Now, much more calm, you can see antler tips coming toward you. He is a monster, the one you’ve waited your whole life to take. At this very moment you feel very small and defenseless holding a bow. All the practice and preparation pays off when your brain kicks into auto pilot, forcing you to draw the bow, aim, and shoot, all just at the right time. Big bull down, high fives all around, and then , just then, with a small tear in your eye, you wonder where exactly that giant set of horns are going to fit inside your house………..None of this can happen if you don’t hit the books and find a unit or two to submit your applications for special hunts!
Corey JacobsenArizona is truly the land of BIG elk and there aren’t many things that can compare to the anticipation and excitement of drawing an Arizona Elk Tag. Arizona Elk Tags are available through a random draw process and the deadline for applying for these coveted tags is February 9. Arizona has a bonus point program in place for applicants who purchase a Class G hunting license. If you’re interested in applying, here are the instructions to help you get your application filled out.
To get started, go to http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/h_f/HuntApplication.pdf Read the rest of this entry »
Dirk DurhamSomething is wrong. The elk wont bugle. It’s too hot, the moon is full, too many people, too many wolves……….
I think I am as guilty as the next guy for using one of those lame excuses about why I haven’t tagged out yet. But let’s get real, real quick. You are ultimately in charge of your own success. Instead of packing up camp and heading home to your cozy wife and list of honey-do’s, lets try a different approach . Just think back to all those days in the off-season when you couldn’t wait until next season. This next season was going to be different. Its hard to justify all the money spent on gear and fuel to your wife if you come home empty-handed. You hunt because of the chase, and……the kill! If it was just the allure of the outdoors you would just be a hiker, not a hunter. Read the rest of this entry »
Mark Cochran“Never again”. These were the words running through my head after 17 hours of hiking - and we still had a minimum of 2 hours to the truck. I guess you could say I am a very slow learner since I can remember at least once a year for the past six years saying that very same phrase. Read the rest of this entry »
Corey JacobsenThe all-new GUTLESS VIDEO (Gutless Method for Field Dressing) by Elk101.com is now available and can be viewed for FREE by clicking here… GUTLESS VIDEO
Be sure to support the sponsors who have made it possible to offer this video for free – Sitka Gear, G5 Outdoors, Alaska Game Bags, and Idaho Archery Company.
