There are essentially only 3 ways to go New Mexico Elk Hunting.

You can…

1. Enter the New Mexico Elk license draw through the New Mexico department of Game and Fish.
2. Enter the lottery drawing for hunting in the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
3. Buy a landowner permit to hunt on their private land (guaranteed license). Read more »

By: Chuck Ellisor

Author of The Rocky Mountain Elk Guide

Self guided elk hunts in Colorado are something many hunters I know would really like to experience. I grew up hunting deer in Alabama and dreaming of the day that I could go to the Rocky Mountains and hunt elk.

Many of the hunting magazines I read had articles about guided hunts with outfitters but I could not find information on pulling off a self guided elk hunt. Read more »

You want to use your .270 as an Elk Rifle? You keep reading that you can’t – We’ll I will tell you from years of experience that you can. Let’s look at the bullet you are using. Because of the thickness of their hides, and the size of  an elk, they require a heavier bullet weight. Yes, there is a compromise in deciding the best .270 elk bullet. The heavier bullet will penetrate the elk better but you will lose distance. The heavier the bullet, the more bullet drop. That is known as the bullet’s trajectory. Read more »

Should you hunt Arizona Elk? Just check the Boone and Crockett record books for that answer. Some of the biggest bulls have come from Arizona. Why? It’s a super environment for growing big bulls. The climate is relatively mild – which means more physical strength can be given to the growth of the animal. Elk in some parts of the country have to spend much of their physical strength getting through the winter. Read more »

Elk Hunting is one of the more challenging Big Game sports around. It is also rising in popularity each year. Many hunters that do not have the option of hunting many times throughout the season have chosen Elk Hunting to focus on. It is a big game that can be taken legally and with open conscious – Elk Hunting is extremely regulated – but is still a fun challenge. Read more »

Montana Elk Hunting seasons open in 2009 with Elk Archery on Sept. 5th and will run for 44 days. Elk season usually starts in Montana on the first Saturday in September. Montana is one of our Rocky Mountain states and is home to the Rocky Mountain Elk – also called the American Elk. Read more »