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Is it legal to hunt in a portable blind in Colorado during Elk season?

Long story short, me and my father went hunting during Elk season last year in Colorado. The wind chill factor was at an estimated negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Needless to say, we froze our A$$ES off. A portable blind would … Continue reading

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What bullet should I reload in my 7mag for elk?

The 175′s seem to shoot about as flat as the 160′s. Is this correct? Also, is this caliber much more effective for elk than a 270 win? I have a 270 win with a 24 inch barrel and handload for … Continue reading

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How much meat can I expect to get from a 310-350 class bull elk?

Me and two of my hunting buddies are going to Canada to hunt elk. The price we are paying will cover a 310-350 class elk. We are trying to figure out how much meat we will be bringing back. Does … Continue reading

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How can i prepare for this elk hunting trip?

I got invited to go elk hunting next year this time and I need advice..I have only deer hunted with a 30.06 never a bow and the elk hunting wed be doing is w a bow. With the budget minus … Continue reading

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Are hunters to blame for elk population dropping in Yellowstone park?

I just read a news story that said wolves and hunters are to blame for a 70% reduction of the elk population in Yellowstone National Park. Problem with that is hunting is not allowed in the boundaries of that park. … Continue reading

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What types of trees and birds would I find by the wooded habitat of an elk?

I’ve been hired to do a high quality sketch of an elk and its surroundings. I’ve already drawn the elk. The customer wants in the painting “some typical trees you would find in an elk’s surrounding woods, and a few … Continue reading

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What caliber would you buy for an elk hunt?

I do not want to take more punishment than a 7mag dishes out. I want a gun that is a good all-around elk rifle (for close range and cross-canyon shots). I am open to any caliber as I plan to … Continue reading

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How can I use a Gatorade bottle as an elk call?

I saw these guys on YouTube elk hunting. They attracted in this elk bull and all they used to call it in was a Gatorade bottle. Not that it was a bad way to call it in, it sounded pretty … Continue reading

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Is Roseville or Elk Grove a better place to buy a house?

Hi, my husband and I both work in the tech industry, and we are thinking about relocating to the Sacramento area for more affordable living. We heard that the school district in Elk Grove is great, and we also heard … Continue reading

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How do you determine how many points an elk is?

Just as the question said. We have an elk head with antlers from a hunting trip long ago and we need to determine how many points the elk is. Any help would be appreciated.

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