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Where To Hunt Elk In Utah

Utah has plenty to offer avid hunters seeking an unforgettable elk hunting experience. The state's varied terrain and rich elk population provide excellent opportunities for elk hunting. Let's explore the best areas for both public…

Nick SummersAugust 14, 2023

Elk Hunting

How to Field Dress an Elk

Bagging that big bull elk you’ve always dreamed of can be the thrill of a lifetime. Sometimes a bit of that shine wears off when you realize “bagging” an elk doesn’t mean just shooting it.…

Nick SummersNovember 10, 2022

Elk Hunting

What are the Best Calibers for Elk Hunting?

Utah is home to world-record-sized elk. The only type of elk you’ll encounter when hunting in Utah is the Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) — one of North America’s six recognized subspecies of elk. Rocky…

Nick SummersSeptember 13, 2022

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Perfect Shot Placement for the Elk Anatomy

Taking down a trophy elk can be the thrill of a lifetime. On the flip side, the story of the one that got away can haunt you forever. Shot placement is often the difference between…

Nick SummersAugust 29, 2022

Elk Hunting

Essential Elk Hunting Tips for Any Hunter

For many hunters, the experience of an elk hunt can be described in a single word — thrilling. It’s why hunters from all over the country make the trip to Utah year after year, seeking…

Nick SummersNovember 16, 2021

Wild game recipes to try when you make that once in a lifetime shot featured

Elk Hunting

Wild Game Elk Recipes to Try When You Make That Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot

Nothing is quite as beautiful as when you stalk and shoot a magnificent elk. But reminiscing on it through a melt-in-your-mouth meal is a close second. If you are anything like us, you understand the…

Nick SummersOctober 4, 2021

Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting Pack List

After booking a guided elk hunt on a private hunting ranch, you might think you finished your work up until the day you leave. However, there are a few things you will need to do in…

Nick SummersMarch 4, 2021

Elk Hunting

The Top Drop Shots on Bull Elk

Elk hunting is one of the most intense sports in the industry. Enduring the process is a mental challenge as much as it is a skillful one. You can overthink it just as quickly as…

Nick SummersNovember 25, 2020

Elk Hunting

Where To Hunt Elk In Utah

How to Field Dress an Elk

What are the Best Calibers for Elk Hunting?

Perfect Shot Placement for the Elk Anatomy

Essential Elk Hunting Tips for Any Hunter

Wild Game Elk Recipes to Try When You Make That Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot

Elk Hunting Pack List

The Top Drop Shots on Bull Elk

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