Another old man looking to burn elk points in 2023

huntjock · Jan 9, 2023

Disclaimer: I understand the risk one takes to post here anymore, but here goes...

Summary: I have 15 elk points, I'm 64 and have serious health issues. I am looking for some suggestions for hunt units, archery or rifle, but preferably rifle. I can kill out to 800 yds but prefer inside 500 yds. Archery I won't shoot outside of 50 yds. I plan to be available to hunt the whole season. The terrain needs to be relatively easy. Preferred DIY/self-guided, but I will go guided if I can find a guide who can get me on some decent bulls without too much strain (no horsebacking - at least not right now). In any case, I will need to find a packer.

I'd like the option to invite one of my sons and/or a friend.

I am open to ANY suggestions from you awesome MM members.
Thanks
Neil

p.s. crazy to think that just 4 short hunting seasons ago I had a successful solo WY Moose hunt. (I know, much different from an elk hunt, but heaving quarters in coolers into the back of a truck didn't seem like a huge deal then)

rmanwill · Jan 9, 2023

I'll give you a call with a couple suggestions to consider.

PleaseDear · Jan 10, 2023

Sorry to hear about your health issues that sucks.

Whatever you decide, the best of good fortune,

Robb

jm77 · Jan 10, 2023

It's pricey but you should really consider Wagonhound Outfitters. They will meet all the requirements you mentioned, and then some.

Togwotee · Jan 10, 2023

If you don't want to go with an outfitter I'd consider 45. you have a few extra points so it would be a sure thing, some easier terrain as well as rougher stuff and no griz to contend with.

Seamaster · Jan 11, 2023

jm77 said:
It's pricey but you should really consider Wagonhound Outfitters. They will meet all the requirements you mentioned, and then some.

I have hunted Wagonhound more than once. It is a great piece of property and the guides are certainly topnotch. They can get to much of the property by vehicle, but there is still effort and usually many bootprints required. Where the cattle roam it is open and fairly flat, but they do have steep hills with lots of big rocks and a big steep mountain in the back of the property.