2019年12月18日 · My favorite way to hunt late-season cow elk is in fresh snow. Just load your backpack into the truck (or horses into the trailer), stow your rifle behind the seat and drive through elk winter range until you spot elk tracks crossing the road, or glass up tracks on a far hillside with your binocular.

2022年1月28日 · Later in the fall and into the winter, elk will shift from foraging on grasses and forbs to eating shrubs like bitterbrush, mountain mahogany, and willow. Shrubs are less palatable for elk, but are easily accessible above the snow and have live shoots and leaves that can be eaten year-round.

2018年6月13日 · Reasonable draw odds, high success rates and filling the freezer with tender, tasty meat makes cow elk hunting a great option. Here are some tips and tactics for hunting them in the late season.

2021年11月16日 · When winter comes on, elk are forced to spend more time feeding and less time traveling or seeking secluded cover. This simple fact puts them out in the open more often, making them easier to find. If I glass up elk trails and feeding sign, I’ll post up on the feeding sign, expecting them to come back to that zone.

2024年9月26日 · Take a few hours and use available resources to map out the track elk take to find hospitable winter digs. Wildlife biologists, game wardens, and even seasoned locals know routes elk take to winter range. Most elk migrations are noted and elk annually follow the traditional routes.

2023年10月25日 · Find out 6 cow elk hunting tips to have more 500% success than following after a bull. Check it right now!

2024年9月21日 · Late-season hunting opportunities to get drawn, especially for cow elk, especially in states like Colorado and Montana, offer high success rates and accessible application processes for permits. Preparation and having the right gear and strategies help me adapt to the conditions.

During the late season, elk are on a full-on food chompin’ mission. After a long and exhausting rut, the bulls are looking to pack on precious fat as they prepare for the approaching winter. Along with this, bulls will actively seek out the most rugged …

2024年2月27日 · Tips for late season elk hunting include scouting the area beforehand, using calls to locate elk, being patient and waiting for the right shot, and being prepared for harsh weather conditions. It is also important to be familiar with the hunting regulations and to hunt ethically and responsibly.

2021年9月30日 · Here’s a monthly breakdown of elk hunting seasons and what hunters can expect as far as weather, hunting pressure and elk behavior. This information is geared towards general, over-the-counter or easy-to-draw elk tags that …