Few things are more exciting than bagging a bull elk. For many, it’s a lifelong goal that isn’t achieved overnight but through years of planning and practicing. Many elements are involved in learning and organizing…
Nick SummersApril 1, 2024
Although it's possible to acquire a permit and hunt elk on your own, there's no assurance that you'll be able to shoot or locate the ideal bull elk you've always desired. For many hunters, embarking…
Nick SummersSeptember 1, 2023
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
Many new hunters ask us, “Is hunting physically demanding?” The simple answer is yes, especially high-altitude hunting. Hunting is supposed to be challenging. That’s part of the fun. But, it doesn’t need to be so…
Nick SummersOctober 31, 2022
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
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
Hunting on public land is fantastic, but every hunter should also experience the unique joy of hunting on private land. Hunters who try both know they provide distinctly different experiences. This guide explains how private…
Nick SummersMarch 1, 2022
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 is a sport like none other. You spend hours in the wilderness chasing bulls, using your instincts and years of experience as your guide. However, it can take loads of planning, plenty of…
Nick SummersApril 29, 2021