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Maximum Hunting’s list of Elk hunts includes a complete directory of outfitters, their contact information, animal experience, and user reviews of the guided hunts

Elk hunts are one of the most fun but challenging trips you can go on. Whether you decide to do you elk hunts in the high country or lower ground it is a lot easier when you look into elk hunting outfitters. The elk hunts you choose is an important thing. You want to focus on first choosing what budget you are working with. Then there are a few other major decisions you need to pay attention to when making it.

Choosing the right elk hunt:

The Elk Hunting State

Which state do you want to pursue them in? You could choose a Colorado elk hunts which is known for it large population of elk, or you could look into New Mexico elk hunts which are known for having world class head gear. The next thing you want to do in choosing a state for your elk hunts is to look into the ease of getting a license, and weapon you want to use. These 2 factors can narrow the state choice down a little bit. For example if you are wanting to go in the present year you may want to focus on the states that have over the counter elk hunting licenses. On the other hand if you have your heart set on increasing your chances to get a large rack you would want to look in the states that are known for big elk. This will mean you will have to participate in a draw and that draw might take 2-6 points to actually draw. One other option if you have a little more money to spend is to focus on finding elk hunting outfitters that has land owner tags available. Elk Hunting Outfitters will usually include them in your elk hunt for a nominal fee. This can get pretty expensive but the reward can be amazing.

Elk Hunting Seasons

There are advantages and disadvantages to each season you would like to investigate. When it comes to elk hunting it is strongly a personal preference.

Archery Elk Hunts

There are some people that like to hear the sound of bugling but who wouldn’t. The trick is the rut is the hottest during September and in most areas the only open season is archery. Good news you hit it right the bugling is crazy, but you will have to work very hard to get within bow range, and the bigger bulls will be with the cows which just adds more and more pairs of eyes and noses waiting to catch you and blow the whole heard of the area you found them.

Muzzleloader Elk Hunts

This is the next level of challenge similar to archery, you have to get closer than a rifle, but you have the advantage of reaching out a lot farther than a Bow can. The disadvantage is depending on the state you choose it may be before or after the rut, which will present another set of unique challenges. The largest being you cannot hear where they are so you actually have to put a lot of miles on looking and glassing.
Then if you can locate them the next trick is to get within Muzzleloader range. 150-250- yards.

Rifle Elk Hunts

Rifle elk hunts have more seasons available and can be increase your chances. Similar to Muzzleloader you will have slimmer chances of hearing the bugle, so you will have to again put miles on and do a lot of glassing. The good news is if you do find them. You will not have to get as close to get a shot. Another rifle season that is a popular choice is waiting until late season when the snow will push the elk out of the high country bringing a larger concentration in a smaller area. Easier to find but will narrow choices of elk hunting outfitters you can choose from.

Now that you have been thoroughly confused you have to choose what Elk hunting outfitters will give you the best information and the best elk hunts. Hopefully some of the above questions will help you in choosing from Elk hunting outfitters below

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