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Post by Greg Krause on Sept 9, 2009 12:03:14 GMT -5
Anyone have any tips for my upcoming Elk hunt? I'm headed to MT in less than 2 weeks. Should be there for some rutting action. I have an either sex tag, so I'll be happy to fill it with a cow or bull.
I am going to be using my Katera XL with NAP Nightmares. I have it dialed in to fist sized groups at 80yds and should still be pushing about 70#KE at that range.
Anything else I should be thinking about?
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Post by nkybuck on Sept 9, 2009 12:22:31 GMT -5
That should be an awesome trip Greg I'm going that same week next year. No advice here just a GOOD LUCK and have fun.  |
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Post by BT on Sept 9, 2009 19:46:44 GMT -5
Where are all the mid westerners?
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Post by royden on Sept 9, 2009 23:23:42 GMT -5
is this a doi hunt or guided? Either way... plan on a lot of hiking (get in the best aerobic shape you can). Use good quality bino's 10X42 is my preference (i have windriver, but ... as long as they are good your set) Real good boots - nothing cramps your style like hiking with wet feet. My personal favorite are Kenetrek mountain hikers - $300 but worth every single penny! Will check back in the morning .. but am leaving on a antelope hunt late AM.
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Post by donk on Sept 12, 2009 19:00:45 GMT -5
Enjoy the hunt and dont be afraid to call. I have been to Montana twice and had chances at nice bulls both times. Second time out there I called a 6x6 into my buddy 3 different times and he never managed to get a good shot angle. It was incredible!!!!
Im headed to New Mexico myself on Friday for a week. I dont have a tag but a friend of mine does. Im carrying the calls, the digital camera, and the video camera. I cant wait!!! Having a bull on you bugling is the best rush there is. NOTHING has come close.......
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Post by Greg Krause on Sept 12, 2009 21:39:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I was lucky enough to be invited out and tag alone with a few friends who live there. I think I should be prett set on gear and I'm in decent shape. I have no problem hiking miles here at home and last year the elevation didn't bother me until 10,000 feet and that wasnt too bad. I picked up a Hoochie Mama call and I'm sure they have the rest covered. My shooting is good, my camera and video camera are both coming.....I'm stoked.
Not to mention I have an either sex deer tag, so I might get a chance at a nice buck, hopefully a Muley!
Have fun on your trip donk, you should have a blast
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Post by SPIKER on Sept 13, 2009 6:55:48 GMT -5
Good luck buddie!  My only advice is for you to do what you do best! Kill, Kill, Kill. |
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Post by Greg Krause on Sept 13, 2009 16:19:21 GMT -5
Good luck buddie! My only advice is for you to do what you do best! Kill, Kill, Kill. Hahaha. i'll try buddy, I'll sure try |
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Post by donk on Sept 13, 2009 16:27:19 GMT -5
Greg,
Im sure your buddies will help fill you in. You can get away with way more movement on elk than the whitetail your used to hunting. If they spot you sometimes they will look right through you as long as you dont move. If they smell you though the gig is up and they will take off for the next county. I will worn you now though if you get into elk, and bulls that are bugling your going to be addicted..........
Don
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Post by CopperHead on Sept 13, 2009 19:46:39 GMT -5
Good luck Greg. I look forward to seeing the pics and reading the stories when you return. |
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