Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge. It should be ...

Elk are a big deal because they’re a big deer, and thus require big elk calibers. Elk carry enough venison on the hoof to suggest a big cartridge and big bullet. Use enough gun, enough caliber, and ...

The .243 Winchester is a deer hunter’s classic, but many guides groan when a client brings one for elk or moose. Light ...

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All elk hunting is by special permits in these hunting districts. Hunters who drew an elk permit will find most elk in secure habitats a mile or more away from roads or trails, so they should be ...

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