For many Western states, September 1st marks the beginning of archery elk season. This time of year also coincides with the rut, when bulls bugle their heads off, roll around in the mud, and chase ...

All elk hunters dream of a screaming bull that charges across a meadow and into bow range, hot steam still flowing from his nostrils. After all, calling in a bugling bull (or even just getting a ...

Explore expert elk hunting tips, tactics, and stories from Field & Stream. Learn how to locate elk, understand their behavior, and apply proven strategies like spot-and-stalk and public land hunting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the ...

LEWISTON • Elk have excellent hearing, but they are large animals that make a lot of noise while moving and that can make them less cautious to twig snaps or the rustling of brush than many hunters ...

I certainly would never profess to be an elk hunting expert. But after nearly a decade of hunting in Montana, I've learned a few things that have helped me punch a tag or two on elk. One of the most ...

This story, “Elk Hunting with the Crowds” was originally published in the October 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are ...