Thanks Randy I really appreciate all you do (too much to list). After seeing the following story, I appreciate you even more. I watched a video this week... "Idaho rifle elk hunt etc.." Learned that it was some guys from Indiana where I grew up, so it had my attention. The video is about an hour long and it took a lot of it for them to just get to Idaho and traverse the mountain they were hunting. I enjoyed the filming of the trip as it brings back memories of my western trips. They were successful! Unusually highly successful. After watching them load a couple of bulls into the bed of a Polaris that were cut in half, I was thinking to myself how did they get that machine so close to the elk and why cut them in half like that. They then showed the butchering area that had several nice bulls hanging, a well-used wooden cutting table and most of the surrounding ground was just blood-soaked. My naive self started getting the picture. I stopped watching soon afterwards when I saw a nice bull jogging hesitantly committed to a direction and looked as though he did not know the area. He didn't. My heart sunk when the bull was nearly running but was stopped by the high fence and in perfect alignment for these men to start shooting at it. I cut it off before he died, but I know he was wounded first. It was sickening and I don't get the sport in it. Of course, they knew it was controversial because they had the comments turned off. I wish I could unsee it. I also wish there was a way to get it stopped. Thanks again.
See here in Utah in the uintahs I can't find anywhere that's like more than 2 miles from a road there's roads everywhere and where there isn't it's limited entry
I moved to Wyoming 2.5 years ago, this last elk season I decided to give it a try. I figured they'd be about as easy as a deer to hunt and I'd be able to fill my freezer and save money on the overpriced meat at the grocery stores. I took 5 days off work to got elk hunting and I didn't even have the opportunity to stalk an elk, let alone getting a shot at one. Now I've spent thousands of dollars on equipment and am elk-less haha. This is the first time I've been challenged with a hunt in a long time and revived my passion for hunting. During the winter I've been hunting some areas with late seasons to get the experience hunting, observing the wildlife, and staying in shape. There aren't many elk in the late season areas but I've learned to be more conscious of the wind direction, how noisy different terrain can be, and the habits and patterns of different wildlife. I'll add what I've learned from your video to my toolbox and hopefully have some success in the 2024 season!
Did you have luck? Elk are tricky. I grew up hunting whitetails. They follow routines and take the easy route. Elk do the opposite. Elk also move from summer to winter. They come down to lower altitude with more food. They stay away from people. But it is unbelievable how well they can hide and youll never know they are there. I think hunting them around laramie is easier late season because around laramie they come closer down to find food. They still have their tricks like walking halfway down a ravine then cutting sideways across a rock formation and doubling back up. They will bed between rocks right below your eyes and youll never see them.
@@WhiteSandsMbuna I did end up getting a 6x5 elk this rifle season opening day. I was chasing them around all archery season but couldn't quite make it happen. I learned a lot about elk in general and the elk in the area I was hunting specifically. I ended up quartering him out and packing him out by myself. Luckily got him about a half mile off the road because it took about all I had physically to get him packed out without taking any breaks.
Randy you really need to watch in all directions around the 6:50 mark there was a shady looking character behind you 😂 I’m very thankful for this information I think it will help me out
Totally off topic, but I am always curious how you stay in great shape? I see other folks give tips and their routine. Would love to know what you and the team do.
For $200 the vortex high country 2 is an amazing aluminum tripod that is sturdy, takes weights, and comes with a lovely pan head mount that takes swiss arca plates. Best part is if the wind blows it off a cliff vortex will replace it for free just like their optics.
I'm probably missing something, but why does looking to the north in the morning help if you're trying to see east facing slopes first? Can't you do that looking south? And same question but vice versa for the afternoon.
Elk feed from grasslands, and hide in thick trees. The grass grows on the south-facing hillsides. North-facing hillsides and thick trees don't get the sun to grow good food.
This top third stuff is what the magazined say. This guy is a clown. Get out there. Get where you can see what goes on. Go out after first snow and walk lengthwise between ridges. Youll find tracks and see where they are. Usually they will be in the middle between ridges.
Saved video to watch another 3 or 4 times to drive the information down into my head.
Thanks Randy I really appreciate all you do (too much to list). After seeing the following story, I appreciate you even more.
I watched a video this week... "Idaho rifle elk hunt etc.." Learned that it was some guys from Indiana where I grew up, so it had my attention. The video is about an hour long and it took a lot of it for them to just get to Idaho and traverse the mountain they were hunting. I enjoyed the filming of the trip as it brings back memories of my western trips.
They were successful! Unusually highly successful.
After watching them load a couple of bulls into the bed of a Polaris that were cut in half, I was thinking to myself how did they get that machine so close to the elk and why cut them in half like that. They then showed the butchering area that had several nice bulls hanging, a well-used wooden cutting table and most of the surrounding ground was just blood-soaked.
My naive self started getting the picture. I stopped watching soon afterwards when I saw a nice bull jogging hesitantly committed to a direction and looked as though he did not know the area. He didn't. My heart sunk when the bull was nearly running but was stopped by the high fence and in perfect alignment for these men to start shooting at it. I cut it off before he died, but I know he was wounded first. It was sickening and I don't get the sport in it. Of course, they knew it was controversial because they had the comments turned off. I wish I could unsee it. I also wish there was a way to get it stopped. Thanks again.
See here in Utah in the uintahs I can't find anywhere that's like more than 2 miles from a road there's roads everywhere and where there isn't it's limited entry
Very informative as usual Randy wish we had the variety of hunting in Ireland you guys have in the states and Canada
Randy!!! the elk were right in front of you down low while you kept yacking about glassing the top third... Geesh!!! LOL
Very informative video some great tips to put in your bag tricks God's Blessings to you all in the New Year on all your adventures
I moved to Wyoming 2.5 years ago, this last elk season I decided to give it a try. I figured they'd be about as easy as a deer to hunt and I'd be able to fill my freezer and save money on the overpriced meat at the grocery stores. I took 5 days off work to got elk hunting and I didn't even have the opportunity to stalk an elk, let alone getting a shot at one. Now I've spent thousands of dollars on equipment and am elk-less haha. This is the first time I've been challenged with a hunt in a long time and revived my passion for hunting. During the winter I've been hunting some areas with late seasons to get the experience hunting, observing the wildlife, and staying in shape. There aren't many elk in the late season areas but I've learned to be more conscious of the wind direction, how noisy different terrain can be, and the habits and patterns of different wildlife. I'll add what I've learned from your video to my toolbox and hopefully have some success in the 2024 season!
Did you have luck? Elk are tricky. I grew up hunting whitetails. They follow routines and take the easy route. Elk do the opposite. Elk also move from summer to winter. They come down to lower altitude with more food. They stay away from people. But it is unbelievable how well they can hide and youll never know they are there. I think hunting them around laramie is easier late season because around laramie they come closer down to find food. They still have their tricks like walking halfway down a ravine then cutting sideways across a rock formation and doubling back up. They will bed between rocks right below your eyes and youll never see them.
@@WhiteSandsMbuna I did end up getting a 6x5 elk this rifle season opening day. I was chasing them around all archery season but couldn't quite make it happen. I learned a lot about elk in general and the elk in the area I was hunting specifically. I ended up quartering him out and packing him out by myself. Luckily got him about a half mile off the road because it took about all I had physically to get him packed out without taking any breaks.
Good video randy! Would you please do one on what you do for mule deer?
Thank you Sir! Very informative!!!!
Great jon thank you for all the great info always great to lisen and learn thanks againf for sharing!
Love your information videos! Food for thought.👍🏽
Great tips in such a short video! Thanks
Great video , thanks for the info..
I need as much help as possible trying to find elk during rifle.
Thanks Uncle Randy!!
Randy you really need to watch in all directions around the 6:50 mark there was a shady looking character behind you 😂 I’m very thankful for this information I think it will help me out
Happy New year
Great stuff! 👍
"There's no absolute rule." So the elk are where you find 'em, right? 😉
Totally off topic, but I am always curious how you stay in great shape? I see other folks give tips and their routine. Would love to know what you and the team do.
It's called will power. How bad do you want it?
I have a le bull nov 12-20 in cache meadowville utah. Any pointers?
Hi - what brand and model tripod & swivel mount was used? I need to buy one and need good advice. Thank you
For $200 the vortex high country 2 is an amazing aluminum tripod that is sturdy, takes weights, and comes with a lovely pan head mount that takes swiss arca plates. Best part is if the wind blows it off a cliff vortex will replace it for free just like their optics.
I'm probably missing something, but why does looking to the north in the morning help if you're trying to see east facing slopes first? Can't you do that looking south? And same question but vice versa for the afternoon.
Elk feed from grasslands, and hide in thick trees. The grass grows on the south-facing hillsides. North-facing hillsides and thick trees don't get the sun to grow good food.
Thank you @nathan. I always wondered this same question and your response really helped.
Jo's sir
This top third stuff is what the magazined say. This guy is a clown. Get out there. Get where you can see what goes on. Go out after first snow and walk lengthwise between ridges. Youll find tracks and see where they are. Usually they will be in the middle between ridges.