Complete Book of Elk Hunting: Tips And Tactics For All Weather And Habitat Conditions (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) - Hardcover

Curtis, Sam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1592286534 ISBN 13: 9781592286539

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2005

Synopsis

The Complete Book of Elk Hunting offers readers a close and lively look at the ways of elk and how to hunt them from veteran elk hunter and freelance writer Sam Curtis, who draws on more than thirty years of experience living and hunting in the heart of elk country and on contemporary elk research conducted by wildlife biologists throughout the range of elk distribution. In The Complete Book of Elk Hunting you will learn that these are prime times for elk hunters. Elk numbers across most of their range are higher than they have been in a century. But high elk numbers don't necessarily mean high elk hunter success. Elk are wary, highly mobile animals that use their habitats to great advantage to elude hunts. Through examples and anecdotes, Curtis thoroughly discusses the subtleties of understanding the different types of elk habitats, elk behavior within those habitats, and hunting tactics suitable for all weather and habitat conditions. The book includes an annotated illustration of where to find bull elk in the Rocky Mountain West, from the beginning to the end of the season, and a chart for forecasting elk whereabouts, depending on different weather conditions.

About this title

About the Author

Sam Curtis has hunted elk and guided elk hunters in the West for more than thirty years. As a contributing editor for Field & Stream, he writes regularly about hunting tactics and about the habitats and habits of big game. Curtis also writes about natural history and the environment for magazines such as Backpacker and Audubon. His books include Whitewater!, Harsh Weather Camping in the 90s, and The Complete Guide to Mule Deer Hunting.

From the Back Cover

Elk are the quintessential big game animal in the West, and there is no more exciting sight for a hunter than a heavy-racked bull that seems to materialize out of thin air in the dawning light of a cold fall morning. But it takes more than blind luck to put yourself in this situation year after year. Elk are smart, wary, highly mobile animals that use their surroundings to great advantage to elude hunters. To be successful, you must understand the subtleties of elk habits and habitat. The Complete Book of Elk Hunting provides detailed information on all aspects of these elements, along with hunting tactics that will help you consistently take trophy elk throughout their range. Specific features include: The behavior and micro-habitats of big bulls The top hunting methods for elk, including still-hunting, glassing and stalking, tracking, and stand hunting Hunting the rut in early fall and finding elk in any type of weather and terrain throughout the season The top states for trophy bulls and overall numbers of elk Methods for learning about feeding, bedding, escape, and migration habits Searching for and interpreting sign and the secrets of effective scouting A chart for forecasting elk whereabouts based on long-term weather conditions Trip planning and basic equipment Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this ultimate guidebook is filled with expert advice that is sure to make you a better, more efficient hunter. Elk numbers throughout much of the West are higher than they have been in more than a century, so don't wait to acquire the knowledge that could make all the difference on your next hunt.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592286534
• ISBN 13: 9781592286539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296