airchartdan

I got a call today telling me a guy surrendered his tag, and my name was next on the list. I have 2 bonus points, and I never thought I'd get drawn (especially after having been told I wasn't). I put all of my efforts into getting prepped for the deer tag I drew for 35A, and I dismissed any thoughts of going elk hunting this year. Now I have to get ready to hunt in 6B (Camp Navajo) with relatively no prep, and my hunt starts this Friday, 4 Oct. My only real experience big game hunting was last year on Fort Huachuca, when I hit a Coues at 400 yds with a .270 win, and I'm thinking about using the same rifle again with a heavier round. Any thoughts, tips, or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Should I attempt to call? I've never hunted elk, and I don't know the area or rut activity. I'm basically going in blind.

I'm going to zero again tomorrow. I'm looking at what's available - most likely 150gr Remington Core Lokt. There's not a lot available where I am, but I'm willing to travel a bit to get better ammo if I have to. I'm going to head up there as soon as I can to scout, but I may not be able to make it up there until opening day.