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Here is a great demonstration by Colburn and Scott Outfitters guide, Janis Putelis, on how to field dress an elk without gutting it. View the full article

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Click to view slideshow.Remi Warren Hunting has been a part of Remi Warren’s life since birth. After graduating high school, he began working as a hunting guide in Montana and New Mexico in the fall, while pursuing a degree in Marketing during the spring and summer at University of Nevada-Reno. At just 22, he started his own outfitting business, Montana OutWest Outfitters (www.montanaoutwest.com) in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. His business has been featured on Realtree Monster Bulls, and has also appeared on Outdoors’ 10 Best: Top Elk Destinations. He has since expanded his business internationally, opening a new outfit in New Zealand called Outland Outfitters (www.outlandoutfitters.com) where they hunt for stag, tahr, chamois, and fallow deer. Hunting is year-round for Remi and he is blessed to spend 200 days a year in the mountains. Even though he’s a guide and outfitter, he finds plenty of time to hunt for himself. He applies for and hunts in almost every western state. Aside from guiding, he is also on the Solo Hunters TV show airing on the Outdoor Channel www.solohunterstv.com. In the past, he was the managing editor and designer of Real Hunting Magazine. He has also written articles in several hunting publications. He has a blog at  www.followthehunt.com. View the full article

Check out this great footage of this Montana bull bugling. What does he score? View the full article

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Arizona Hunt Planner Important facts about Arizona Elk Draw: 1)     To apply for Arizona you have to purchase a Non Resident hunting license for $151.25 non-refundable. 2)     It only then costs $7.50 per species to apply, then if you are successful you will be charged the appropriate tag fee. 3)     It is now possible to apply online. Goto www.azgfd.com 4)     Online applications can be made with Visa or Mastercard. 5)     You must purchase a license prior to applying. 6)     A bonus point only costs $7.50 per species. 7)     Up to four people can be on an application. 8)     Up to “10%†of the tags per hunt code can go to non-residents 9)     A bonus point system is in place and each time you apply and are unsuccessful you are awarded a bonus point. 10) Hunter Education is required for individuals under 14 years old to take big game. 11) The deadline to apply is February 14th 2012 and must be received in their office no later than 7pm if apply by paper applications. The quality of Elk and Antelope in Arizona make it a must apply for state. The management practices and habitat make for some great hunting. Most units in the state of Arizona have the potential to harvest a tremendous record book trophy. ELK Best-Early Archery Season September 14th-September 27th Unit 9-100 tags Unit 10-200 tags Unit 1, 2B, 2C-245 tags Unit 23N-15 tags Unit 23S-15 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 320-360 bulls  Good- Early Archery Season September 14th-September 27th Unit 7W-100 tags Unit 3A/3C-125 tags Unit 17A-20C- Limited Opportunity tags Unit 8-150 tags Unit 7E-110 tags Unit 27-150 tags Unit 6A-650 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 300-340 bulls Best Early Rifle/Muzzleloader Season September 28th-October 4th Unit 9-25 tags Unit 10-75 tags Unit 23N-20 tags Unit 1, 2B, 2C-45 tags Unit 3A/3C-40 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 320-360 bulls Late Archery Season November 16th-29th Unit 9-25 tags Unit 10-30 tags Unit 23-200 tags Unit 1, 2B, 2C-25 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 5 points to 330 bulls. Expect broken points. Late Rifle Elk Season November 30th-December 6th Best Unit 10-575 tags Unit 23-200 tags Unit 27-400 tags Unit 1, 2B, 2C-365 tags Unit 9-275 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 260-330 bulls. Expect broken points. Good Unit 3A/3C-325 tags Unit 8-500 tags Unit 6A-900 tags Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 250-300 bulls. Expect broken points. Other interesting hunts: Rifle Peaks Hunt area Unit 7-1st hunt 30 tags Sept. 28th-Oct 4th, 2nd Hunt 30 tags October 5th-11th, 3rd Hunt 30 tags October 12th-18th Rifle 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C October 5th-18th 35 tags View the full article

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This is the famous Bull #6 that roamed in Yellowstone National Park for years. He loves to bugle! GUESS THE SCORE GIVEAWAY- watch the video and post your guess here or on our facebook at www.facebook.com/elkhuntermagazine. After a week, we’ll randomly choose a winner and send them a surprise prize. We’ll decide how big the prize will be as the week goes on and we see the turnout. The more guesses- the better the prize! (This elk has not been harvested and scored, and therefore we do not know his score. At the end of the week we’ll have some of our experts weigh in, but the winner will be picked randomly- not by their guess.) View the full article

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This is a good guy to try to sound like if you are working on improving your elk calling. Listen to the nasal natural sound in his cow calls. View the full article

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Richelle and Craig Steele prepare for Richelle’s first archery elk hunting experience. View the full article

Here is a Arizona public land bull that was photographed by Wildlife Photographer Julie May. Check them out! Click to view slideshow. View the full article

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This footage was provided by Darr Colburn of Colburn and Scott Outfitters. Darr nicknamed this public land bull “the G-5 Bull” because of his unique G-5 on his right side. This bull looks bigger in the video when he is moving around than in the still images. What do you think? What does he score? Can you estimate the measurements of his points, beams, mass, and spread? Click to view slideshow. View the full article

Elk Hunter Magazine is proud to be partners with the Outdoorsmans in Phoenix, Arizona. The Outdoorsmans is a leader in high quality optics sales and gear for the most discriminating Western Hunter. The Outdoorsmans actually design, test and use the gear that they sell. They are hunters and avid outdoorsman. For the most professional service in the industry call the guys at the Outdoorsmans. 1-800-291-8065 They have designed many products for the Western Hunter. See below for these exclusive products. Sleeping System- There are hundreds of sleeping bags on the market that on any given day may be the perfect bag for that specific set of circumstances. The Western Hunter Sleeping System is designed to handle all four seasons regardless of the conditions that mother nature may throw at you. No matter where or when you’re going hunting, the Western Hunter Sleeping System will keep you warm and dry. Backpack-The key to the Outdoorsmans Pack System is the frame. The curvature allows the pack to ride as close to your center of gravity as possible, giving you the stability of an internal frame, but the carrying capacity of the external frame. The carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene frame is rigid enough in the vertical plane to handle a 200 lb. load, yet is flexible enough to twist with your body while climbing or twisting through brush. The bag itself is attached at eight different points with easily inserted buckles. The bag covers a meat carrying system that is tucked neatly against the frame so you can convert your hunting pack into a meat packer in less than two minutes. We call the current bag the “optics hunters pack” because it is perfect for someone who is carrying a tripod, spotting scope, or large binoculars. The frame weighs just 2 lbs and the complete pack weighs 7 lbs 3 3/4 oz with 4600 cubic inches of storage. Notice the dozens of attaching points for the suspension system; we have set this pack up for sportsmen from 5’2″ all the way up to 6’10″. Underneath each pack bag is a load carrying system that is part of the frame. This is ideal for meat packing or caching food and water for those long hunts. The V notch rifle rest in the top of the frame allows for a solid rest while shooting from the sitting position due to the solid base of the frame/pack system. The rifle carrying system is built right into every pack and securely holds any size rifle, bow, or muzzleloader. The Outdoorsmans Pack System shoulder straps and hip belt are large enough to properly distribute the weight of even the heaviest loads. Tripods- The Outdoorsmans are experts at mounting optics to tripods. The Outdoorsmans Tripod is the only tripod in the world designed specifically for hunting. Durable, steady and lightweight, this tripod is truly one of a kind and irreplaceable in the field. There are three models available and each tripod comes with a single length center post, but extension center posts are available for each size along with multiple head options, allowing you to build the perfect custom tripod or your hunting style. Turret System-A custom turret is not an original concept; there are companies that build them for a variety of different scopes. However, the Outdoorsmans Ballistic Turret is the only one that combines the industry-leading optical qualities of a Swarovski riflescope with the precision of a custom-built turret. The starting point is a Swarovski scope with a ballistic turret (BT). There are nine standard models and four illuminated models of BT scopes currently available within the Z3, Z5, or Z6 lineup. If you already own one, great! Otherwise, you can purchase one directly from Outdoorsmans (1-800-291-8065). Then when ordering the ballistic turret, the Outdoorsmans staff will need to know your precise ballistics. Don’t worry if you are not that familiar with all the terms; we will walk you through the process and help you find the needed information. Armed with this information, we will custom engrave a turret cap with the yardages clearly marked from your zero point out as far as one full revolution of the turret will yield. This distance will depend on the ballistics of your ammo and desired zero. For most magnum calibers you can expect to have marks from 200 to as far as 900 yards. For More info and to view their great products go to Outdoorsmans.com. Also check out the Outdoorsmans Facebook page at www.facebook.com/outdoorsmans for contests and giveaways. Click to view slideshow. View the full article