Want to hunt elk in 2020? I’ll be posting a weekly series that summarizes all the knowledge I used to harvest elk during 4 out of my first 5 seasons (yes, OTC, DIY, public land archery, in both Colorado and Idaho).
When I first started bowhunting I didn’t have a mentor so I learned just how hard (and fun) it is to figure this out. My hope is that this series gives you the deep level of understanding I’d pass on to a friend.
Planning your trip
Part 01: The ultimate elk hunting checklist
Part 02: Colorado vs Idaho for OTC elk hunting in 2020
Part 03: Picking the “best” elk unit in Colorado and Idaho
Part 04: Key decisions: Solo Elk Hunting? Guided or DIY? Backpacking or base camp?
Part 05: Logistics: Driving vs flying and when to hunt elk in 2020
Part 06: Picking the best elk hunting spots (eScouting guide)
Part 07: Training for elk hunting: Lessons from an Ironman
Gearing up
Part 08: Elk hunting gear: What you actually need and when to buy it
Part 09: Gear Guide: The best arrow for elk hunting
Part 10: Gear Guide: The best elk hunting boots
Part 11: Gear Guide: Best elk hunting tent/shelter
Part 12: Gear Guide: The best sleeping bag for elk hunting
Part 13: Gear Guide: The best broadhead for elk hunting
Part 14: Backpacking food and nutrition for backcountry hunters
Training, Tuning, and Practicing
Part 15: Bow tuning made easy: 7 steps to perfect flight
Part 16: Practice that actually helps you kill elk
Elk strategy and tactics
Part 17: Elk scouting: should you go and what to look for
Part 18: Locating elk quickly: behavior, sign, and strategy
Part 19: Where to camp and why it matters so much
Part 20: Elk hunting tactics: tips for getting close
Part 21: Tips and tactics to make the shot happen
Part 22: Tracking, field dressing, and packing elk
Something else you need to hunt elk in 2020? Feel free to comment on each article or shoot me an email if you have questions, I’m here to help. Use the form below to make sure you don’t miss posts as they come out.