mano_a_mano
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I am heading out to the Gila Wilderness for my first real rifle hunt for Elk. I have done quite a bit of archery elk hunting experience but I have never hunted mid October.
I'll be on foot, what should I expect?
Should I take the first legal bull (antler point restriction of 5 or better on one side) or hold out? If hold out, how large/small a bull should I wait for? I'm not looking for a trophy and don't want to go home empty handed but something bigger than deer size antlers would be nice. Any suggestions/recommendation from those who have hunted this area?
I'll be on foot, what should I expect?
Should I take the first legal bull (antler point restriction of 5 or better on one side) or hold out? If hold out, how large/small a bull should I wait for? I'm not looking for a trophy and don't want to go home empty handed but something bigger than deer size antlers would be nice. Any suggestions/recommendation from those who have hunted this area?