Makin' Hay Opening Day
As unpredictable as elk usually are, I was fortunate enough to pattern a small herd to be feeding across a stubble field between heavily treed pasture and standing corn. Having eyes on them morning and night for 3 continual days before the season, I was able to identify the two main points of entry which they were using in and out of the timber. Although 12 elk nonchalantly crossed the field opening morning, I unfortunately chose the wrong trail to set up on. Sitting in anguish, but knowing there was really no other choice, I decided to not pressure. Admittedly I did at first take a few steps closer, but soon thereafter my brain sent a clear message to not mess...