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Sep 15, 2019 Elk in 67 by: Mike Firefighter from texas Will be heading to unit 67 on the 25th for first rifle around dubois. Any tips for that area.

Apr 30, 2019 elk hunt by: rich hello, im looking to buy some property in dubois and plan to elk hunt this fall. how is the elk hunting in the part of wyming what area(s) do you suggest ? i'm retired usaf . v/r rich

Jul 14, 2018 WY Marines! by: Jimmy Hey, I was born and raised in Wyoming until I left for the Marines. I grew up elk hunting area 70 every year, my dad has killed over 25 elk in the region. I was curious about unit 67, I am planning on hunting it next year. Please let me know if you know of any Marines still in Dubois (preferably older) :) I'd love any insight on the area! Cheers

Oct 19, 2013 Spelling by: SSG Beckmann Thanks Dave for corrections, and thanks for comments. The Gentleman name Larry, I'm wondering if that's Larry McKnotten from Du Bois. He's father was great Marine. Lot's of good Soldiers come out of that little community. SSG Ralph Beckmann

Oct 19, 2013 Thanks for Serving by: Dave, ElkHuntingTips.net I fixed the spelling errors for you, Ralph. Thanks for serving and for your helpful comments! Stay safe. Dave

Oct 19, 2013 Hunting Elk by: Anonymous This is SSG Beckmann again. Notice I miss spelled some words in my comments. Never said I could spell! I hope you'll understand what I was trying to get accross. I'm over here in Bad land country, and have to keep a good ear opening for incoming rounds. Happy Elk Hunting, God bless the good people of Du Bois. SEMPER FI SSG Ralph Beckmann

Oct 17, 2013 Elk hunting tips by: SSG Beckmann I'm no expert in hunting Elk. But I had some good teachers, Bill Frances 92yrs age. Never give up,when You think there are no Elk, there they are, right in front of you. You just need to know what to look for. Bill told me that if in the woods and you smell something musky, you're into elk. Keep a keen eye open. They're there. Snow is your best friend for tracking, but in Wyoming if its starts to snow on you, you better get out quick,or be prepared to spend the night out in the cold. Always pack for two days out in the cold. I learned this in the Marines and Afghanistan: food, water, lighter, matches,cold weather gear. If you don't have it you can't use it. Do a lot of glassing with binos. Don't go as fast walking where you can't hear anything. We forget to use our God given senses; smell, hearing, seeing, sense of something out there. This is true in Afghanistan; if you sense something in your gut, it's there. Any solider knows that. Get away from main trails, roads, heavy travel areas, have a good map of area you're hunting and a compasses. Make sure you know how to use a compass. Plot. Never ever give up. Too many hunters give up. Push yourself; next hill, next meadow, next stream, you'll see elk, whether you can shoot them is up to you. Make sure you site in at the elevation you're at. Especially if your coming from sea level. Du Bois is full of elk, but they're not going to come to you. You have to put in the sweat and effort to get them. SEMPER FI SSG Ralph Beckmann

Oct 17, 2013 Hunting Du bois by: SSG Beckmann Been hunting this area for long time. People in Du Bois are great, and food is fantastic! You can go and any direction and hunt, with out seeing another hunter. I love this area. My Dad introduce Me to this area in the early 80's. I was right out of the Marine Corps. I knew an outfitter there named Bill Frances. I saw Bill a year ago. He's 92 yrs old, knew some Marines there too. Bill McNotten, I think that's how you spell it, Sorry Bill not spelling your name right. They showed Me all the right places. Encountered a grizzly early in the morning one day, not more then ten feet away. It was eating a moose. I was in the wrong place. Grizzly growled out loud, I was hunting with an M-1 grand, backed out slowly, no problem. I've always seen elk, just have to get out of the vehicle and do some serious walking, which i did in the corps. Had some great encounters with herds of elk, and even had one sniff Me! Laying on the ground trying to see if bull was on the other side of some small tree's and cow elk came up and sniff at Me! Incredible. I use to get drawn every year, until the 90's. Seem to have a bad spell and not get drawn for ten years. Last year I got drawn, Shot My first elk on opening day, 5x5 not real big, but o.k. My friend who's never shot a bull elk came with Me, I knew the area and took Him into an area where I knew their was elk, sure enough I spot about 20 elk grazing on top of a knoll. Took a GPS reading of location and drove around the other side. I saw three big bulls in that herd, an hour or so later I saw the bull come back out, and then a bang, My friend had just shot a 6x6 bull! Man it was big. Great hunting that year. Also ran into a grizzle,sow with three cubs, she wasn't happy, but let us alone. I'm putting in for 2014, I'm deployed in Afghanistan right now, and can't wait to go hunting in Wyoming again. Hope one day I can buy some land there and settle down. Go Cowboys! SSG Ralph Beckmann

Apr 08, 2013 Elk hunting near Dubois Wyoming by: Tom Thanks Larry i will check this area out. I will e-mail you later. Thanks again.

Apr 05, 2013 Dubois by: Larry I lived in Dubois from 1980 to 1983. I am sure a lot has changed since then but I got an elk each year I lived there. However, we had horses and hunted mostly in the five pockets area. I would recommend up Horse Creek road to the Cougar pass trail head and hike back hunting the N.E. side of the trail head. If you have any specific questions let me know. elkwisperer@aol.com

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How often should I use my cow call?, I am new to the sport of bow hunting elk and my question is how often should I use my cow calls?

295 yard kill with a Kimber Montana 325 WSM, by Don from Dallas: My ELk did not even twitch once. He was dead when he hit the ground.

325 WSM is worth considering, Palmer Lake,CO: I believe that the .325 WSM is the ultimate elk caliber...

30-30 for Elk? : I have a 30 30 with 170 grain round nose bullet. Will this work to shoot an elk ?

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Solo archery hunting -- tips for calling/set up?, by Idaho Steve (Hailey, ID )~ I hunt by myself a lot...I'd love to hear your thoughts on strategic set-ups when solo hunting and calling.

Non- Lead Bullets for Elk?, by Dave, Elk Hunting Tips.Net (Garrison, MT)~ What do you ballistics guys think about the use of non-lead bullets for elk? According to this story...

Rage Broadheads by Chris, ...my buddy gave me a rage practice tip and when I shot it you could not pick out the broadhead from the field points. I was sold...

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Finally filled the freezer..., Colorado Rockies~ "I was bummed when I got to the property and no elk, nor any hoof prints in the snow. ...I pulled each of the elk into shade then started gutting..."

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First Elk!, by Tater (Sheridan, Arkansas) I took the advice I received from this website and was successful…I wanted to Thank You and Your Forum and the folks that share on here for the knowledge and information that helped me find an elk I was quite happy with.

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Bugle in Herd bulls, by Swiltbank (Az) The key to calling in a herd bull is to get into his bedding grounds and threaten his herd. Start off sounding like…

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Best Rifle Caliber?, by Buglemup (Superior, MT), "I've been reading what people have been writing about rifle calibers and here is what 16 years of guiding elk has taught me."

7mm Remington Magnum, by Dean (Helena, MT. USA) I use my Liberty Ruger M77, 7mm Rem. Mag. for antelope, deer, elk... Comment: "What do you guys think about the idea of hunting elk with a 270? I also know a guy who kills elk with a 243."

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Guns I like for Elk, by Mountain Walker (Kootenays east B.C. Canada),"I think the gun you shoot Elk with should be one you shoot a lot with... "

.35 Remington, by Bill Smith "...my .35 Rem appears to have dropped a medium deer flawlessly, but I now have serious doubts as to its capability to take an elk."

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Where to hunt in Az unit 3B?, by Cliffjumper (Tucson, Az) ~ I got a late bull muzzle loader hunt in Arizona unit 3b. Does anyone know how to hunt bulls in the late season?...

First time elk hunter hunting Arizona unit 6A , by Rob Marchio (Omaha, Ne)~ I'm a first time elk hunter hunting Arizona's unit 6A. I'm planning on staying in the Pine Grove campground...

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Help needed for 1st DIY Hunt w/Son, by Patrick (Parker, CO), "I was looking for some advice on my 1st DIY hunt for 2014 in CO with my 13 yr old son. I have countless hrs going over stats, topo maps & Google Earth"

Elk Hunting Colorado in 2013, By William (Midland, TX) "I am planning an elk hunt next year in Colorado and I wanted to know if hunting Gunnison National Forest..."

Unit 60 Elk 4th Rifle Season Nov 13-17 Either Sex 2013, By Chester "...Any general advice about the unit would be appreciated!"

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Elk Hunting Idaho Unit 8 8A 11, This is my first year seriously trying to track down some elk. Is there anyone that has hunted in any of these units and can give me some friendly advice? Mitchell, Moscow Idaho

Elk Hunting Pocatello by Cameron (Pocatello) Where is the best place to elk hunt around Pocatello, Idaho? I'm a student at ISU and I'm looking for somewhere around here to hunt next season.

How is the elk hunting in unit 30A in Idaho?, by Terry (Richland Center, WI) Has anyone archery elk hunted in unit 30A in Idaho? What can you tell me about the area?

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Hunting in Western Montana, by Mike A. (Alabama)

I did not draw a tag for Missouri breaks where I have hunted in the past. Having to start over and try western Montana.

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New Mexico Unit 49, by Silas (Los Alamos, NM)

If anyone has tips on areas to start scouting, I'd really appreciate it.

First Elk Hunt First Elk Hunt, by Big "R" (NM)

I finally got drawn for a late elk hunt in Unit 28, north of Road 506 and south of the boundary line of the Lincoln National Forest...

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Cow elk in Nevada's unit 222:

"Any good places known in unit 222?"

Northeast Nevada Early Elk hunt, by John (Carson City,NV)

"Any suggestions on what areas I may see some signs of elk?"

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Retired USMC MSgt Needs Advice, by Ken Wing USMCRET (Bealeton, Va)

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