Lying in wait without a treestand

[Flamingmuley]

I have found a super good wallow where elk come into a lot, but I don’t have a tree stand or a blind. What is the best way to stay hidden while waiting for elk to come in, yet be flexible enough to get a bow ready for a shot?

 

[arrowone4me]

If you don't have a blind, build one. Must be vegetation around.

 

[Blank]

Use what’s available, even if it just breaks up your outline a little. Get the wind right. Sit still.

 

[Muley]

You could try the trail going into the wallow.

 

[Focoelkman]

You could try the trail going into the wallow.

Exactly.

Is there shade or canopy, a hiding spot?!

Might want to watch them hit it where they come in etc and make your plan !

Is the sun in their face ?

 

[Gator]

Sticks and branches will make a blind stuck in the dirt. A stump log will make ya a seat.
Having the wind right is the big thing you need to get right.
Hope you stick a good one.

 

[Bluehair]

Blind building 101: build it big enough to draw your bow in, and low enough that you can shoot over it. Somebody here will laugh at that because they didn't.

 

[dryflyelk]

i've found that it doesn't matter much. Sit still and wait until they start drinking and you'll be good to go.

 

[Cooper]

If you happen to be in northern Utah I’ll borrow you one

 

[sagebrush]

I build brush blinds all the time. Its difficult to conceal movement with just the vegetation. I carry some burlap and put it around the blind in a way that the shadow of the blind material is cast on the burlap. I've had hunters and guides walk right by me without being seen.

 

[littlebighorn]

I can attest that blinds are less successful than tree stands, due to scent. And sitting in anything can be boring as all get out, so make it as comfy as possible!

 

[BracNSW]

Blind building 101: build it big enough to draw your bow in, and low enough that you can shoot over it. Somebody here will laugh at that because they didn't.

Yep...3x3 mulie at 25 yards and arrow hit brush blind and flew 6' over his back?

 

[PleaseDear]

I've had good fortune using this lite weight Primos blind.

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I bought some white/gray netting to use for winter Yote hunting too


Robb