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Hey guys my name is nate and i am trying to get my first elk hunt set up. I am 16 and looking for all tips avalible. First i would like to know what draw weight you guys would recomend to provide a lethal blow? Also i would like to ask about the heated debate of mechanical broadheads v. fixed blades, which one will do the job?
Thanks and any tips on elk hunting would be greatly appreciated!
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I was a "gude" for a couple of years in Colo. so I'll do what I can for you.
First off, "Welcome to the family".
Now I'd suggest 60+ for your draw weight, you'll need all the penatration you can get. They have THICK skin, and HEAVY bones.
As your "new" to the game. Stick with "fixed" for now. I do have some buddy's that use "mech." and love them , but they've been "shooting" for year's.
Tip's- 1) PRACTICE ! PRACTICE ! PRACTICE !
2) Use cover scent/attraction scent(NOT ON YOU !/DANGEROUS)
3)Use camo that "matches" terrain( I like 3-D kind).
4)Use "Bugle" to locate only, sneak in "cow calling".
Now for my question. Where are you hunting?
Good luck and good hunting. Take pics, for us that can't go this year O.K.
Thanks a lot. I am going to White River National Forest in the Flat Tops area. Right now we are planning going in without a guide or a drop camp because we dont have the money. Do you think that is an alright option?
just go. been hunting not far from there for the last few years and ive always seen elk {but haven always brought one home}had a few misses and brought a few home and i never gave a guide a thought after my first time but they are for some people /brush camo works good out in that area also sage good luck
If you dont mind me asking do you have any certain camp areas you went or did you just hike deep in?
You'll be fine with out a guide. I'd suggest "hiking in deep", and early and let the other hunters push the elk to you.
Again Good luck and good hunting.
Oh +1 for you hammer360, GOOD advice. Well done.
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I was a "gude" for a couple of years in Colo. so I'll do what I can for you.
First off, "Welcome to the family".
Now I'd suggest 60+ for your draw weight, you'll need all the penatration you can get. They have THICK skin, and HEAVY bones.
As your "new" to the game. Stick with "fixed" for now. I do have some buddy's that use "mech." and love them , but they've been "shooting" for year's.
Tip's- 1) PRACTICE ! PRACTICE ! PRACTICE !
2) Use cover scent/attraction scent(NOT ON YOU !/DANGEROUS)
3)Use camo that "matches" terrain( I like 3-D kind).
4)Use "Bugle" to locate only, sneak in "cow calling".
Now for my question. Where are you hunting?
Good luck and good hunting. Take pics, for us that can't go this year O.K.
just go. been hunting not far from there for the last few years and ive always seen elk {but haven always brought one home}had a few misses and brought a few home and i never gave a guide a thought after my first time but they are for some people /brush camo works good out in that area also sage good luck
Thanks a lot. I am going to White River National Forest in the Flat Tops area. Right now we are planning going in without a guide or a drop camp because we dont have the money. Do you think that is an alright option?
If you dont mind me asking do you have any certain camp areas you went or did you just hike deep in?
You'll be fine with out a guide. I'd suggest "hiking in deep", and early and let the other hunters push the elk to you.
Again Good luck and good hunting.
Oh +1 for you hammer360, GOOD advice. Well done.
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