Episode Details

Opening day of rifle elk season can be your best opportunity to kill a bull. But once the shooting starts, things can fall apart in a hurry.

This week, I'm recapping a five-day guided rifle elk hunt in Wyoming with my hunter, Chance. We had plenty of opportunities, watched hunting pressure completely change elk behavior, and spent four days grinding before finally putting a great six-point bull on the ground on the last morning.

Along the way, I'm sharing some lessons on adapting to hunting pressure, making smart decisions around private land boundaries, and knowing when to switch from trying to kill an elk RIGHT NOW to setting yourself up for success later in the hunt.

Plus, I'll explain why, despite our success, this isn't the type of elk hunt I'd personally spend my preference points on, and why matching your hunting style to the right unit matters more than you might think.

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