Just a regular camera is what it sounds like. Still that is a good way to go. That is all I carry most times anyway. It is to bad about the lighted nocks. I really think these are a tool to have in certain situations. Oh well, gotta follow the rules.
Ive thought about taking my new dslr an lens this year. I would have to find a water proof case to keep in my pack. It would be more for quality pics though. Theres no way I could have filmed my 2013 elk. It happened so fast there wouldnt have been any footage. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
I don't think I would use mechanical BHs on ELK but that is personal preference. It has been done successfully but as for me I prefer FB BHs.
Yeah thats something I would have to ponder about. I know alot of you elk guys perfer fixed blade it seems like
Yeah, everything I've seen, they're using fixed. I don't use lighted nocks in MI, so it doesn't bother me any. Can anyone recommend a good, light bugle. As well as a cow call. I was looking at the Primo's. They're nice, but seem awfully heavy. Looked at the ElkNut Chucklers, they're light, but I don't know anything about them.
Yes! Bugling Bull Game Call Co. Steve Chappell Signature Series. I have the Bully Bull Grunt Tube, 3 Diaphragm Calls, and The Matriarch Cow Call. Good, Proven Stuff! Takes practice and I am no expert but try it.
If you hit the shoulder or bone the FB should still eat. Everyone assumes the broadside shot but that is not always real life in a clutch situation. When it comes to ELK, everything changes. My 2 cents...
I can't say. Never did the turkey calls. I have seen the pot calls for turkey but not anything else. You just have to try it and there is some good info..videos..that may prove fruitful.
from what I hear it sounds like you have to take the first shot presented just need to make the right choices when doing so. Yeah will have plenty of time to play around with one. Picked up turkey ones pretty easy so assuming hopfully will be able to do the same.
Do you guys who live out west (Dave) think I should have a pair of insulated boots for the first 1-2 weeks of September? Everything I've been reading says that it can get about 20 degrees at night, but easily up to 70 degrees in the day. I have good boots now, but they'll be wore out before season arrives. Should I go with NO insulation. or maybe something like a 400.. What are your thoughts? Obviously I'll be wearing some high quality compression socks while out there.
My advice would be no insulation and a quality pair of wool socks like smart wool or one of the other top brands. It can get down right warm and nothing is worse then wet feet and having to hike anywhere.
I only use Bugling Bull Game Calls. I have the Bully bull tube, Mini Master Single and Allstar Diaphragm, and the Temptress open reed cow call (LOVE that thing!). Just as easy, just different sounds. Avoid the shoulder at all costs! But, don't get too comfortable on your shots. A hard quartering away shot that only catches one lung is just not a viable option IMHO. A one lunged elk can go further in the hills than a healthy man. The shot placement threads on Bowsite.com will be invaluable!! You will see a lot on the frontal shot. It is not for everyone and it, in my opinion, is more effective than a double lung. My bull only went 30 yards and lived less than 10 seconds this year. Use your discretion. Do your feet get hot while hiking? I wear unisulated boots year round. Just make sure that whatever you end up with is waterproof and has good ankle support for your heavy meat haul out I like a light pair of merino liner socks to wear during the day and a heavier weight pair for around camp or sleeping in because I am a cold ***** at night, lol. A few other thoughts in my head... 1. Paul, you said you have a GPS. Which model? 2. Take the time to learn your calls and calling techniques. The elk language can be more complex than our own!
I just picked up a zero degree Wiggys bag while they are on sale. Certainly not backpack material with their weight and size, but what a great deal for a synthetic bag that is true to temp. Perfect for truck camping or fly in hunts. My wish list now has dwindled to a few elk calls and know how DVD, the GPS chip we spoke about for Montana to go in my Garmin (decided not to update units for now), and possibly a new set of boots. Haven't decided on whether or not to bite the bullet on boots. I have a few hundred miles on my Kenetreks and they are far from waterproof now, but they work so I'm skeptical if I need to dump more money on that front leading into a very expensive year.
I have the Garmin Etrex20 GPS https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/handhelds/etrex-20/prod87771.html Yes, I'll take your guys recommendations. You can't buy elk calls in Michigan. (not because it's illegal, there's just no point in selling them. You might as well be selling Big-foot calls) So I have to order online. I wished that Bugling Bull had some videos on their site, instead they're selling you the DVD's online. But I guess I'll buy them too.
For a DVD I would check out Elk101's Elk University and the Elknt series of videos. What states are you looking for on the GPS CHIPS? They also have a mobile app that uses aerial imagery. Those tools combined are invaluable! I have worked with that company a lot and can help you with anything pertaining to that. I can't believe your Kennetrek's are leaking! Have you called the company?
Beings you have the Etrex 20 I would highly suggest investing in a Hunt Chip from onXmaps for whichever state you end up hunting. It will give you a 24k topo, backroads, marked trails, ALL water sources including the smallest of seeps, and property line boundaires with landowner names. Incredible tool!
I need Colorado for the GPS (If you need me to narrow it down to a GMU, I can't at this point). If you could help with the maps, that would be great. Obviously more than happy to make payment arrangements.
