How and Where to Scout For Elk

Advice for Elk Hunters
Photography by Bill Kinney

Elk are one of those trophy hunts that I would recommend not missing out on!  An elk tag can sometimes be a little tricky to draw, but if you are lucky enough to have one start preparing now for one of the greatest North American hunts of your life!

Assuming you have an idea of the area in which you are hunting, begin scouting as soon as possible.  Hunting begins around September time, but scouting can start as early as you want it too, and we recommend EARLY.  Early August is a good time to begin because the thing about elk, and most animals for that matter, is that they are a creatures of habit.  They get used to using the same path, traveling to the same grazing area, and even the time of day and year that they do it.  So, start early so that you can begin to understand what it is you are hunting, that way by the time hunting season comes around you will know exactly what it is you are attempting to do and what you are looking for.

The Advantages of Planting Food Plots

Why it is advantageous to plant food plots.Photo by Bill Kinney Photography

Why would you want a food plot?

Great question!  We were hoping you'd ask, because a food plot has many, many advantages.  They are also a lot simpler than you'd think, plus they can be a ton of fun!

Deer Hunting That Makes Deer Meat Taste Bad

Bill Kinney Photography

Have you ever heard someone tell you they don't eat their deer because they don't like the taste of deer meat? Are you one of those people? Frequently, people say that they tried it once and didn't like it and that it wasn't worth eating. This isn't always a bad thing...sometimes they offer to give you their deer when they don't want it...free deer meat? Yes! But everyone should know how good deer meat is! So we think you should know, bad tasting meat comes from how you hunt.

What makes deer meat so distasteful?

Deer, like other livestock, have nice juicy red meat and can be prepared so well you wouldn't know the difference between your deer steak and your normal one. The problem is that the meat can get tough making for a chewy, not so yummy, venison steak.