Secrets to a Solid Elk Hunt with Sam Davis

Show Notes:

Sam Davis grew up in Wyoming, spending a ton of time outdoors and his dad was an outfitter. He’s been bow hunting since he was 15 out West, shooting everything from mule deer to elk. Sam’s a DIY hunting guy and goes for over the counter tags. He’s also been a guide for 23 seasons. Growing up, Sam didn’t realize how much being around animals shaped his hunting career, but looking back, he’s seen a ton of stuff that many guys won’t. 

I pick Sam’s brain about elk hunting, and we kick things off by talking about the best ways to narrow down hunting areas. We talk about why you shouldn’t be afraid to communicate with other hunters to pick up good tips and the top terrain features to look for when you’re scouting elk. Sam likes to work with drainages, open pockets where elk feed, and areas where they can bed, and he walks through his techniques.

Then we get into Sam’s ideal day of elk hunting. He’s an aggressive hunter, and he likes to move towards elk immediately after spotting them. Sam also shares what he’s learned from past hunts, how he handles hearing an elk while he’s glassing, and a story where he had an a-ha moment that changed the way he hunts.

What’s Inside:

• The best ways to narrow down hunting areas

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Short Description:

Sam Davis grew up in Wyoming, started bow hunting at 15, and has been a guide for 23 seasons. I pick Sam’s brain about all things elk hunting, including the best ways to pick hunting areas and what an ideal day of hunting looks like. Sam also shares what he’s learned from past hunts, how he handles hearing an elk while he’s glassing, and a story where he had an a-ha moment that changed the way he hunts.

Tags

big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, bow hunting, elk hunting, scouting, glassing, terrain