Public land elk hunting is a real challenge, but success is sweet. For every American whitetail hunter, Western elk hunting is aspirational, calling to them the way Cooperstown calls to a Little ...

This story, “The Hunt We’ll Remember,” appeared in the September 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. “ELK, BOB, A BULL!” Sally yelled. I scrambled the last few steps to the crest of the ridge with my heart ...

The hunt took place over six days in challenging, warm weather conditions in a zone with low elk density. The hunter praised the collaborative culture of Pennsylvania's hunting community and ...

Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the only sounds to be heard are wild noises of the forest. If you believe ...

Pennsylvania's general elk season is underway and seven hunters share what it's like to win a rare tag and get a bull or cow.

I’ve hunted elk on public ground across the West for 25 years. I’ve made incredible memories, learned a lot, and punched more tags than I deserve. But I’ve also seen a lot change over that quarter ...