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This article originally appeared in the premiere issue of Elk hunter Magazine. To subscribe and be among the first to read our gear reviews, click here! I spend most of my hunting time trying to get as close to game as possible, and there’s few things better than a good, dependable 100-yard shot at a trophy bull. However, there’s one little catch to hunting wary bulls - they’d actually just as soon keep that distance significantly larger, and their instincts and wit will often allow them to do just that. In those cases where a well-educated shot at greater distance...

One of our hunting editor's, Jay Scott, recently sent us this update from the field, along with some great photos. You can read more of Jay's adventures on his blog, JayScottOutdoors.com Want to see your adventure on the Elk Hunter Blog? Send your update and photos to webmaster@elkhuntermagazine.com, and we'll post your update on the blog!                                                     September 11th As I write this post it cant be over 65 degrees with on and off light drizzle of rain. The weather appears to be setting up...

One of our hunting editor's, Jay Scott, recently sent us this update from the field, along with some great photos. You can read more of Jay's adventures on his blog, JayScottOutdoors.com Want to see your adventure on the Elk Hunter Blog? Send your update and photos to webmaster@elkhuntermagazine.com, and we'll post your update on the blog!                                                       September 3rd The weather is awesome in Unit 9! The smaller bulls are pushing cows around and acting tough. The big bulls have been...

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2011 issue of Elk Hunter Magazine. Don't miss another article by Randy Ulmer, click HERE to subscribe! Q & A with Bowhunting Legend, Randy Ulmer QUESTION: I’m a bowhunter and it seems like I get busted more often from elk smelling me than for any other reason. What do you actually do on your hunts to minimize your scent?  Please give me some PRACTICAL scent control advice. ANSWER: The problem with early season elk hunting is that it is usually warm, and if you’re like me, you’re typically moving (and sweating) a great...

Kristy Titus is part of the Elk Hunter & Western Hunter editorial staff. She writes her column "Hunters Nutrition" in every issue. Subscribe to the magazine to read all of her columns. Hydration for Hunters Climbing mountains in the most severe conditions, pushing your mind and body to the limit on a daily basis – yes, hunting season is just around the corner. The only true test of our individual performance level and overall toughness comes courtesy of Mother Nature. The road to hunting season is oftentimes paved with the good intentions of getting our body properly conditioned; being human,...