Elk Hunt??

[Wolfie2nd]

I really don't know much about hunting elk actually I just started doing the research. Is there any elk on the east coast other than PA? Pa only gives out 47 tags each year. Maybe you guys can enlighten be a bit on the subject while I do my Google research? I've never been on any type of hunting trip and I'm feeling the need to do one.

[Lechwe]

Kentucky has a good herd but unless you are willing to fork over a considerable amount of money just for a tag the likelihood of getting a tag is not good. You are better off going to one of the western states if you want to hunt Elk. CO, NM, WY, MT and ID are good places to start your research. Are you looking for a guided hunt or a DIY?

Good luck.

[IdahoCurt]

Come out west,a hunt in the high country for elk is something every serious bow hunter needs to experience.

[jhg]

I agree you should consider coming out west.
A big part of elk huntings allure is the western country they inhabit.

Out here its big. Sometimes its epic. The combination of physical challenge, incredible scenery, amazing night skies and an animal that can only be described as "difficult to hunt", adds to a gateway experience. You will never be the same.

Joshua

[Wolfie2nd]

so out west is the answer...

[FerretWYO]

Originally posted by IdahoCurt:
Come out west,a hunt in the high country for elk is something every serious bow hunter needs to experience.

Nothing can match it.

[Wolfie2nd]

So what kind of price do y0u guys think it will run for a DIY hunt

[John Scifres]

You can hunt CO for less than $1000, especially if you just buy the cow tag.  I have DIY hunted CO, UT, and ID.  I doubt I've spent over $1000 on any of them.  Maybe Idaho but tags are pricey there.

[Wolfie2nd]

Nice I'm liking that!

[kpete]

I would encourage you to get a tag which allows you to shoot a bull or either sex.   The archery elk experience includes hearing them bugle and to see the rutting activity.  Wouldn't be the same with out an opportunity to shoot a He-elk.  Nothing wrong with shooting a cow, but having the oppotunity to hunt a bull is great.  Lots of oppotunities for the non-resident hunter. Biggest thing is to have enough time to find elk, have them active, ride out some hot weather and the like.  It also takes a few days just to get into the stride of a hunt.  Good luck in your preparation.

[PAPA BEAR]

you can hunt pretty much the entire state of oregon and kill either sex with the same tag.the tag is for "one elk" ....if you buy a cow only tag you'll most likely end up with a p-y sized bull standing ten yards away screaming to be shot.  :D  ..i dont typically hunt deer but i buy my tag every year because i know the one year i dont i will have a real wallhanger come past me.as allready stated the biggest challenge you face is finding them then trying to develop a pattern for them.elk are migratory and generally move around within a twenty five sq mile area feeding an area then moving onto the next area.i used to hunt the main ridges on the oregon coast until i found fresh sign then i knew i was in them.hunting elk can be very frustrating for a first timer.i once met a father and his two sons who had bowhunted elk for ten years straight and had never seen an elk the entire time.i showed them what they were doing wrong,took them hunting with me and they even tried to pay me but i declined.we were hunting for a week and all three filled their tags.now they are efficient elk hunters.you'd be best served teaming up with someone who knows elk and is willing to teach you the do's and dont's of elk hunting.jmho.

[Steve Clandinin]

Theres some great past threads on here by some very experienced hunters.Lots of info.
Get to know some of the fellas on here they my even invite you to tag along !Its happened before on here.!LOL
In all honesty start studying up on it .Thats half the fun.

[IdahoCurt]

pm sent

[ShadeMt]

Provided you don't need to buy a bunch of hunting and camping equipment, a DIY trip can be done for around $1,000-1,200 in Colorado.  Once you buy the tag and pay for transportation the rest of the trip is very inexpensive so it is about as cheap to go for 2 weeks as it is for 1 week.

[Whip]

Elk hunting is an experience like no other.  And I'm sure those who are lucky enough to draw a tag in PA or KY have loved having the opportunity.

But to me, hunting Rocky Mountain elk needs to take place in mountains.  When I comes down to it I think I am just about as addicted to the mountains as I am to the elk.

[PAPA BEAR]

amen joe amen....thats how i see it to,wouldnt be the same without the mountains.