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Please provide your first and last name, where you live, the state you took the video in and a brief story, including the month and year. We may edit your written submission for brevity and clarity. Keep it all family friendly: No profanity or lewdness. You must own the rights to the video.

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You don't have to submit only professional looking videos. Heck, look at mine below! It's far from professional. I am determined to get better videos of my hunts. It's tough as a solo hunter! Videos from GoPro style cameras are welcome.

Limited advertising of your business or hunting-related website is allowed on the videos. You may have your URL on the video.

When I use my GoPro for elk hunting videos, I turn the beeps and lights off and set it on "one button" operation; on and off. With those settings there is nothing to assure you that it is on, so I carry a small mirror to check it. In this video, I was pleased to see that I had it on after I shot my bull at 5 yards! Next time I'm going to remember to take off my quiver!

Send us your links to your elk hunting videos. Please provide your first and last name, where you live, the state you took the video in and a brief story, including the month and year. We may edit your written submission for brevity and clarity. Keep it family friendly: No profanity or lewdness. You must own the rights to the elk hunting videos to submit them for publishing here.

Watch the Elk Hunting Videos:

Here is a video of a succesfull elk hunt in Montana in 2014. The camera man is Stephen Hostetler and the hunter's name is Chris Hostetler. He shot this bull on a public land wilderness archery elk hunt in Montana in September of 2014. Hunting with family members and doing it the hard way, packing meat on our backs for many miles. The date was about September 18th in a heavily hunted area. (Select full sceren.)

Here's another Montana bull elk harvest video submitted by Bob Legasa.

Wyoming elk hunt 1st weekend 2013

Shaun, Casper, WY

2nd weekend 2013 clips

Shaun, Casper, WY

Elk hunting 2013 3rd weekend clips

Shaun, Casper, WY

3rd weekend of 2013 Wyoming archery hunt. Great weekend with lots of action.

4th weekend clips, Wyoming 2013 archery elk hunt

Shaun, Casper, WY

Some clips of a few of the Elk we saw the 4th weekend of archery season:

2013 Rifle Season Wyoming Elk Hunt

Shaun, Casper, WY

Oct 25th, 2013. Great weekend. Felt like September, the elk where going crazy! and we got a nice bull down!

Idaho Elk 2013:

Kyle, Buska Everything Outdoors

This was our first fall filming our outdoor experiences and only our second season archery hunting in Idaho. From September 1st until the last week of the month, we beat ourselves to death to hiking from 5,000-9,500 feet day in and day out before we ran into the bull of a lifetime.

Wasatch Elk Hunt 2013:

Jason Dansie

This is the elk hunting video I filmed for my cousin. He had the 2013 LE Utah Wasatch Mtns tag. This was opening day and we got on a herd of elk early in the morning down in this draw full of aspens on one side and pines on the other. We called in to the bull and only caught a glimpse of him as he pushed his harem up and away from us.

We moved draws and heard some bugles coming down below in this steep canyon. We worked out way down the canyon opposite of the bugling bull. All around were satellite bulls. We slowly moved through cow calling and about noon the bull went silent and must have bedded with his cows. We never had gotten a visual at that point.

At about 3 pm the bull we heard earlier started bugling back and forth with another bull in the canyon. The other bull was bedded and appeared to be nice but didn't have cows with him. We waited and finally way up hill across the canyon about 650 yards the bull's cows began to feed out of the pines. Shortly after we saw the bull we'd been hearing during the day. With great mass, swords, and width, he was the one my cousin wanted. We waited as he slowly worked his way towards us heading towards a wallow that was down in the canyon. As he got to 400 yards my cousin placed the first shot perfect through his left should and we later recovered the bullet in his opposite right shoulder hide. The second shot hit him in the base of the neck and sent him rolling. We thought he was done at that point as he slid to a stop. A couple minutes later he started to rise up on his front legs and eventually all four. He stood in place. My cousin's third shot missed just low and a little back, but the fourth shot was perfect behind the shoulder. He still stood there but didn't have long after that. He walked forward another 20 yards where he ended up expiring.

What a tough animal and incredible to walk up on. We spent that night cutting him up in a downpour in the dark. We hauled the rest of him out the next morning and we never did use the horses as the canyon was just too steep.

What a great experience and I'll never forget it.

Kevin's Bull:

Dwight Cox

Kevin takes his first bull! Here's his elk hunting video:

Boulder Creek Idaho Elk Hunt 2013:

Jason Sheridan

This elk hunting video is a montage that I put together of a guided elk hunt with Boulder Creek Outfitters in Idaho in October of 2013. We took two bulls on this trip within an hour of each other, both caught on the video.

Wagonhound Land & Livestock Outfitting - Elk:
Wagonhound Elk

BigSkyHunterMT, 2013 Montana Archery Hunt:

Dustin and Zach grab their bows and head into the mountains for Montana's Archery Hunting Season. Dustin is able to stick his first bull, while Zach takes down a nice single side double brow tine whitetail buck.

BigSkyHunterMT, 300 inch Bull Elk Archery Kill - Montana 2013:

Parker shoots a 300 inch bull elk during the 2013 Montana Archery Season.

Switchback Outdoors, Persistence (Toby Gangler):

Watch Switchback team member and MINOX Adventure Team member Toby Gangler as he pursues a nasty sounding bull 2 miles into the Oregon high country. He pushes the bull until dark only to have him slip away into another drainage. See if persistence pays off as he goes after the bull he dubbed "Growler" a couple days later.

Switchback Outdoors, Rainy Day Bull (Samantha, Toby's Wife):

Watch as team member Toby's wife Samantha of the MINOX Adventure Team arrows a great 6x6 bull in Eastern Oregon with her dad Mike calling and running the camera. Toby was able to make it up to help with for the recovery which proved to be more difficult than hoped.

Switchback Outdoors, Stay the Course (Mike, Samantha's Dad):

Switchback Team member Toby and his wife Samantha of the MINOX Adventure Team push her dad Mike to finish out a hunt that they were half way through. Mike's back was sore from helping Toby pack out his bull the day before and he had an insatiable need for a sandwich back at the truck. See what happens when the trio push through and hunt just a little farther.

Switchback Outdoors, A Daughter's First Elk:

World Hunting Club, Our Elk Hunt 2013 Giveaway:

A 10 minute preview of the full 60 minute DVD from The World Hunting Club. The 2013 Elk Hunt Total Giveaway #1. Watch as WHC takes a hunter on an all-expense paid trip to Canada to hunt a Trophy Elk.

Backwoodboysmith: Idaho Elk Hunting Video - 2013:

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Forum Topic Discussions:

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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Unique Elk Talk by Idaho Steve (Hailey, Id ), In the middle of the night, a herd of elk came traveling through the drainage and right past my tent...

Smelly Elk Areas? by Jimmy (New Mexico), I've come across many areas that just stink of elk, literally. I have heard two somewhat contradictory stories...

DIY Gear List Must Have's! by Craig (Florida) "Here are some of the items I use on my DIY hunts in the CO backcountry..."

Elk and Deer Hunting and Mountain Bikes, by Skip Shepherd (Tucson, AZ)~ At 67 I am thinking a lot about investing in a mountain bike to get back into remote areas...

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...
Recent Submissions:
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..."

Wounded Veteran Elk hunts, by Joshua FL), I am a disabled veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and have always dreamed of hunting elk. I am posting this to see if anyone would know of any elk hunts free to disabled vets....
First Elk with a Bow, by Ryan H. (Colorado), ...Finally after many years of hunting with a bow "I got er did"!
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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Any success in Unit 14?, by: Dave (MI), "I'm planning on doing a DIY in Unit 14 for 2012..."

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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…

Best Big Game Rifle?

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."

338 Marlin Express, "Light, fast shooting, hard hitting, manageable recoil, and for a lever gun - very accurate."

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."

Arizona Elk Hunting

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...

Elk Hunting Colorado

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!"

Idaho Elk Hunting

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?

Elk Hunting In Montana
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.

New Mexico Elk Hunting
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...

Elk Hunting Nevada
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?"

Questions from Novice Hunters
Retired USMC MSgt Needs Advice, by Ken Wing USMCRET (Bealeton, Va)

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