greenger Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am headed to Craig CO. on my first ever elk hunt on 10/5. I'm shooting Carbon Express Maxima Blue Streak 350 arrows with 100 grain G5 Montec BroadHeads, will that be sufficient ? Also I know I'm cutting it close but any recommendations on boots ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Danner Pronghorns are my favorite where them right outa the box no breaking in req Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 your gear is fine, tim told you about a great boot, and i'll just give you a tip. cut your toe nails NOW. if you cut them too late and get an infection, you'll lose hunt days. if you cut them now, the infection will be cured by hunting time. if you don' t cut them at all they may be too long in the new boots. i do this for every hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenger Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Quick Elk Gear Questions. Thank you guys for the input, I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoobee Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Bring some kind of sharp hatchet to quarter the carcass with you. Elk are so large, that you need to quarter them to make any headway after the shot. After skinning from the back, I would quarter-off the hind leg hams and hips, the forelegs and shoulders, and the neck all with a hatchet, then the backstraps and the tenderloins, all with a clean knife. You can then carve out the rib meat with a knife also, and leave the ribcage and spine behind for the birds. Dont forget to carve out the tongue, heart, liver & kidneys too, which you can do with your knife. And to save a head-mount, start your cut in the back between the ears, and cut straight down the spine, to save the cape that way, for mounting. Then after you pull-off the cape, chop the head off at the base of the skull. The hatchet comes in hand for this also. All said, you really need a sharp hatchet for an elk, not just a knife. Several smaller game bags for the quarters are better than one big one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenger Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Quick Elk Gear Questions. Check, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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