Archery Elk Hunting Tips From 30+ Years in the Field

Where should you aim to ethically kill an elk with a bow? It’s one of the most searched—and most misunderstood—topics in archery elk hunting.

In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, I break down elk shot placement based on 30+ years of real-world bowhunting experience—not just diagrams or opinions from the internet. If you're serious about making clean, ethical kills and understanding vital zone anatomy, this is the deep-dive you need.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Exactly where to aim on a broadside, quartering away, frontal, and steep angle shot

How to visualize your exit point and avoid gut shots

Which angles offer high-percentage kills—and which shots to avoid

How to practice for high-pressure shots in real hunting conditions

Why disciplined shot timing and body language reading are critical

How to improve confidence and kill efficiency on public land bulls

Whether you’re a new bowhunter learning how to shoot an elk or a seasoned elk hunter refining your kill zone strategy, this episode is packed with practical, proven advice. If you’ve searched “best archery shot on an elk,” “where to aim on a bull elk,” or “ethical elk shot placement,” you’re in the right place.

This episode will help you draw with confidence, execute clean kills, recover faster, and honor every shot you take in elk country.