He’s one of the best bowhunters I know, but when he first started hunting elk, it was 300 or bust. Navarro with a hard-earned Wyoming public-land OTC bull. If You’re Thinking 300 or Bust, You’ll Probably Bust J.C. They’re not going to draw you an X on a map, and I’ve found employees to be very forthcoming about the size of local bulls. Another great move is to call any local archery shops and sporting goods stores. Many hunt these units, too, and will provide sound wisdom about the type of bulls you may encounter. You can bet that he or she checks and talks to lots of hunters, and wardens in pressured OTC units are always on the prowl.
(Just keep in mind if that county has both an OTC unit and a draw unit within its borders, that data may be a bit skewed.) Next, contact the area game warden. Take a peek and see how many P&Y bulls have come from the country you’re hunting. The Pope & Young record books are a great place to start.
You already know about e-scouting for good areas, but once you decided where to go, you should spend some time finding out what types of bulls are most common in your chosen area. Do the Research and Learn As You Go Hunting pressured bulls in over-the-counter units forces you to improve your calling and hunting skills. Whether you tote a bow, muzzleloader, or rifle, you’ll have a lot more fun this way. This is especially true for bowhutners, but it holds for all other hunters, too. There’s nothing wrong with having a lofty goal, but in truth, your first elk hunt should be all about finding elk, learning about elk behavior, and trying to put any legal bull on the ground. In 20-plus years of hunting the West, I can count the number of 300-inch bulls I’ve seen while hunting OTC units on both hands. Like you, I want to kill a giant bull, but when hunting public land in an over-the-counter area, my arrow gets loosed at the first legal bull I see. Way too many new elk hunters sabotage their hunt before it begins by setting unrealistic expectations.
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