Archery Shot Placement for Elk
When it comes to shot placement on elk, remember that our emphasis as your coaches is to insure a solid, responsible and ethical shot. You need to understand that there…
“Failure to Success, An Elk Hunting Journey”
We began our march up the mountain on that dreary, foggy day and would stop to locate bugle every once and awhile. Just when it was starting to get monotonous, there it was, plain as day, I got a response! I will never forget that moment. I literally got chills.
What an Epic Day
Story and photos by Craig Sauer The shot distance would be about 12 yards and he was slightly quartering to me. I was in brush and he couldn’t see me.…
A First OTC Elk Trip – Stories from the Season
The following is from a collection of stories from our Grinders sent as a celebration for our 100th Podcast episode. Blue Collar hunters just sharing their passion and journey. Enjoy!…
The Day a Dream Came True
BY Jason Breidert Alarm goes off at 5am, truck is packed and the plan is to spend the last 3 days of Archery Season in our Unit with my son…
Observations: Hunting Elk From A Blind
BY LEROY CHAVEZ I never thought that I would ever hunt the majestic wapiti from a blind, but there I was during the 2021 Elk season overlooking a spring with…
GRINDER TIP: How To Practice Drawing Your Bow Safely
Contributed by: Jason Schultz Grinder Jason Schultz sends in this incredible tip for those of you that want to practice drawing back your bow without risking sending an arrow through…
Look For These Elk Treats!
By Leroy (Chav) Chavez When you wander the mountains as often as I have hunting the elusive and majestic wapiti, I observed a lot of things that did not make…
Late Season Tips for November
With late seasons happening for bulls, cows, and spikes in most Western States this November and even some in December, there are a ton of hunters still hitting the woods…
Never Say Never
An elk hunting story about two men's "Trophy" elk hunt and how each of us can overcome to create the memories of a lifetime.
Finding The Fire
By Chad Haschen I stopped to call again, slightly desperate for some kind of sign. The last two days had been pretty quiet and I had only seen one bull…