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<blockquote data-quote="lander_matt" data-source="post: 2896955" data-attributes="member: 122341"><p>Hey there, frequent lurker posting for the first time & introducing myself. I've been living in Lander for last few years, but this general/OTC rifle season will be my first time hunting elk.</p><p></p><p>My primary goals for the season: 1). Put meat in the freezer. 2). Learn a lot. 3). See or hear a bull.</p><p></p><p>I was thinking about primarily hunting units 28 and 98 since they're close to home, and I have a lot of afternoon flexibility for scouting over the next month, but I'm open to all general units and suggestions. Sadly, most of my friends in town are good-for-nothing rock climbers, so I don't have much local wisdom to tap into for a starting point. I have some vague ideas about trailheads and regions of interest, but I'd love to hear about tactics and/or experiences from people who have hunted these areas (especially in the general season). Were you glassing or lurking in the timber? Do the bulls respond to any calling post-rut? How late do they stay above 10,000 feet?</p><p></p><p>I imagine dealing with the general season pressure will be the greatest challenge. My natural inclination is to walk as deep into the Winds as possible and get away from the pack trails since I'm pretty fit and comfortable in the mountains, but it would be a bummer to spend two weeks slogging around deep in the backcountry without seeing anything.</p><p></p><p>I'd also be keen to ring steel/spot/practice calling wind if you're in the area. I try to get to the LVSA regularly but, despite the existence of the 1300+ yard range, haven't met many other folks who seem to be precision-minded or dedicated long range shooters. The accepted standard of accuracy for most of the hunters I meet there seems to be a 3 MOA group at 100 yards from the bench <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /></p><p></p><p>I'll be sure to post after the season with a recap. Now hop on that soapbox and roast me in my PMs or the comments below!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lander_matt, post: 2896955, member: 122341"] Hey there, frequent lurker posting for the first time & introducing myself. I've been living in Lander for last few years, but this general/OTC rifle season will be my first time hunting elk. My primary goals for the season: 1). Put meat in the freezer. 2). Learn a lot. 3). See or hear a bull. I was thinking about primarily hunting units 28 and 98 since they're close to home, and I have a lot of afternoon flexibility for scouting over the next month, but I'm open to all general units and suggestions. Sadly, most of my friends in town are good-for-nothing rock climbers, so I don't have much local wisdom to tap into for a starting point. I have some vague ideas about trailheads and regions of interest, but I'd love to hear about tactics and/or experiences from people who have hunted these areas (especially in the general season). Were you glassing or lurking in the timber? Do the bulls respond to any calling post-rut? How late do they stay above 10,000 feet? I imagine dealing with the general season pressure will be the greatest challenge. My natural inclination is to walk as deep into the Winds as possible and get away from the pack trails since I'm pretty fit and comfortable in the mountains, but it would be a bummer to spend two weeks slogging around deep in the backcountry without seeing anything. I'd also be keen to ring steel/spot/practice calling wind if you're in the area. I try to get to the LVSA regularly but, despite the existence of the 1300+ yard range, haven't met many other folks who seem to be precision-minded or dedicated long range shooters. The accepted standard of accuracy for most of the hunters I meet there seems to be a 3 MOA group at 100 yards from the bench :oops: I'll be sure to post after the season with a recap. Now hop on that soapbox and roast me in my PMs or the comments below! [/QUOTE]
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