Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the only sounds to be heard are wild noises of the forest. If you believe ...

Whoever coined the adage, “knowledge is power,” must’ve been an elk hunter—because when it comes to this pursuit, the more information you have, the more tricks you can put up your sleeve while elk ...

This story, “Best Elk in 82 Years,” was originally published in the March 1981 issue of Outdoor Life. When my 18-year-old son Dale and I left camp before dawn that November morning we knew we were ...