I get to do a lot of rifle elk hunting and I get to help a lot of people on rifle elk hunts.  I thought it might be helpful for me to give you some of the points that I think are the constant points that bring us success or if we don’t follow them, they could consistently result in some blown outcomes. So, I am going to give you some points and I hope you find them useful.

- Randy Newberg

TIP #1: DON'T LEAVE ELK TO FIND ELK

TIP #2: FIND ELK AT THEIR NEEDS

TIP #3: GEAR SHOULD SUIT YOU

TIP #4: GET GOOD AT GLASSING

TIP #5: HUNTING PRESSURE

TIP #6: PLAY THE WIND TO GET AN ADVANTAGE

TIP #7: LOOK FOR SANCTUARIES

TIP #8: STAY COMFORTABLE

TIP #9: BASE CAMP & STAYING MOBILE

TIP #10: STICK TO THE PLAN

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