Preparation for an elk trip

For all of you who have gone on an elk trip, what should I buy and how should I prepare?
I am confident in shooting out to 40 yards. I will be in Montana bowhunting starting on November 20th. What have you found to be necessary?
Thanks.


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Late season archery? Cow tag? Shoulder season?.....bring warm clothing that you can move around in...plenty of layers. Other then that decent binoculars and range finder.

 

Are you going guided? That time of year, I can't imagine you'll be chasing bugles, and it mist be a late archery tag or something. If it's a DIY hunt, be in very good shape. Elk are big animals, and you don't realize the work you have to do until one is laying dead at your feet. Grizzly country? I would say a lot depends on the type of hunt your doing. Any elk hunt would be a blast, but missing out on chasing them in September is a shame.

It'll be cold, so I would suggest a good layering system to keep you warm, yet breathable enough while hiking.

Regardless, have fun, take pictures, and shoot straight!

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Not a lot of time to prepare physically. So be prepared to push yourself.

It'll be cold. What do you need? DIY or guide? Motel or camping?

 

something to keep in mind. late November you going to have elk in most units already moved down into their winter range. more so cows and small bulls. older bulls if the weather is still good which is unlikely at that time of year will be grouped up and still higher and steeper thicker country. if the weather is bad then they will be herded up with the cows. in a lot of units lower = equals private land. just something to keep in mind when choosing a unit.
still very curious to know what season and tag your bow hunting on at that time of year.

 

Its a gun season, guided on private land. I shot my bull at 40 yards with a rifle last year, after having left the bow in the truck. I can use either gun or bow, but I am using a bow this trip.

 

I would probably try to stretch out your comfortable range another 10-20 yards if possible.

Definitely want high quality binos and angle-compensating rangefinder.
I skimped on those two on my hunt in sept and paid the price dearly.

Prepare physically as much as possible,(working out,running) because elevation will kick.your.butt.

And I'm sure you've heard this but DO NOT skimp on boots.Make sure they are waterproof,warm,and fit perfectly.
If you haven't already take plenty of time to break them in well.Wear them to work,school,gym whatever gets the miles on.






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Get the best binoculars you can afford. You will spend a lot more time glassing than shooting .

 

You’ve already done this once. Not sure what other advice you need. I would recommend you start shooting at 60 yds and do it a lot. 50 will seem easy and 40 will look like a basketball. As far as what to buy? Buy a new truck and have a great trip.