A DIY elk hunt on western public land costs about $1,200 in tags, gas, food, and fuel — roughly 12% of what a guided September archery bull costs through a reputable outfitter. The trade-off is that you do every job the guide would have done: tag research, e-scouting, fitness prep, calling, packing meat seven miles […]
Spot and stalk bowhunting closes the gap on mule deer, antelope, and elk in open country. 7 tactics for glassing, wind, terrain, and the final 50-yard decision.
Montana, Colorado, and Idaho have rolled out major 2026 elk archery regulation changes — boundary shifts, quota cuts, draw system overhauls, and weapon clarifications. Here’s your state-by-state breakdown with deadlines, draw odds, and application strategy before time runs out.