March 28, 2011Bugle, or slip in silent?Ready to take the plunge into the Idaho backcountry! For most of us, being an effective elk killer is no “overnight success”. Years of patience, hard […]
October 4, 2010Getting “The Low Down” – Phase 2Ok so we have all of our notes, maps, advice from former hunt tag holders and game biologists – it’s time to dig in deeper. I […]
July 31, 2010Calling all QuittersI have lots of advice. Whether your going to buy a new 4×4 truck, or going out for dinner, I can usually put in my “two […]
July 31, 2010Dirk’s day packMy day pack consists of many of the same items that most hunters carry. Some are more crucial than others and I will try and highlight […]
June 6, 2010Working toward Elk SeasonThis time of year while talking to friends, I frequently hear the comment ” I cant wait till elk season”! And that gets me thinking “why […]
May 28, 2010The Countdown BeginsThe final 90 days are upon us before the season opener. This is when I shift from “Slacker Dude” into “The Elk Killer”. I work 60 […]
April 9, 2010Lucky Thirteen2007 archery elk season had started off with a bang. Opening day found my brother Lance and I, at a favorite “low country” hunting spot. The […]
March 19, 2010Defining Moments As elk hunters most of us can think back to a moment, scenario, or hunt that changed you or your approach to hunting. Some of […]
February 19, 2010Hung-up on Bull ElkEvery season we look back and reflect upon what we could have done differently on a particular elk hunt. The scenario goes like this – ” […]
January 11, 2010“Trolling for Bulls” – Archery Elk HuntingSomething 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 […]