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 »
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 »
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 »
