Man has a fascination with and an aversion to fire. We are drawn to the flickering flames of a campfire almost unconsciously. A forest fire on the other hand sparks fear and a sad sense of destruction in most folks. The psychology behind this isn’t something I’m going to delve …
Read More »Top Idaho Elk Units 2020!
If you ask me, Rocky mountain elk are one of the Creator’s most majestic creatures, few things compare to standing in the mist of a 500 plus pound bull surrounded by his harem of cows! Even at a distance the sight is awe inspiring. For those who know what I …
Read More »Understanding Elk Terrain
September. The very word should make you elk hunters nearly jump out of your skin. There is no better time of year if you’re an elk hunter! Big public land bulls have a knack for humbling even the savviest hunters out there. They seem to always be a step ahead …
Read More »Hunting Colorado’s Elk Rut – First-time elk hunting with Guy Eastman!
Hunter Bill Parks goes elk hunting with Guy Eastman for his first bull in Colorado. Bill was the lucky winner of Sportsman’s Warehouse elk hunt sweepstakes Go hunting with us at the end of the elk rut as bulls are on the move searching for second-cycle cows to breed.
Read More »Two for One! Elk hunting and deer hunting in Montana
Public land hunting for deer and elk, the bread and butter of Beyond the Grid TV by Eastmans’. Hunters John Pickar and Todd Fedor head out to eastern Montana to hunt mule deer and elk DIY. Anyone that has hunted with their dad will find this episode right up your …
Read More »Closing the distance! Bow hunting Montana elk
Eastmans’ Elevated podcast host Brian Barney goes DIY bow hunting elk in Montana. He’s hunting in October as the elk rut is winding down. It’s a public land grind, but after several close encounters Brian closes the deal on a nice 6-point bull in this Eastmans’ Hunting TV episode.
Read More »Montana’s New Elk Management Plan
Montana FWP released a plan to gather 10-12 individuals to serve on a citizen group to provide guidance for the new Elk Management Plan in Montana. According to FWP, the group will be tasked with developing an issue statement about elk management and define meaningful and enduring principles that …
Read More »High Country Bulls – Trick or Treat?
It’s the October rifle season and you’re headed West to hunt elk. There are a couple things you should have. The first thing I like to do is get my hands on a forest map and highlight the boundaries of the unit. Having a hard copy of your area that …
Read More »Find More Elk: The World’s Shortest How-To
This seems like a bit of a joke and it is to some degree, but there is also some very solid truth built into this short and overly simplified statement. Elk are roamers and need plenty of open, varying country to roam in. Over the past 25 years, I have …
Read More »Loaded with trash! Elk Hunting Colorado with Guy Eastman
Guy Eastman goes elk hunting in Colorado. Antler growth is strong after a wet spring making for great fall hunting opportunity. Fall rain showers add to the advantage creating the perfect conditions for stalking and hunting elk in this web episode of Eastmans’ Hunting TV.
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