ELK

Elk hunts run late summer through fall, with early seasons focused on archery and the rut in September, and later rifle seasons extending into October and November.

Primarily spot-and-stalk or calling-based hunts in mountainous terrain. Hunts can be moderately to highly physical, with archery hunts centered on close-range encounters during the rut and rifle hunts involving longer glassing and shooting distances.

Found throughout the Western and Southwestern United States, including mountain, timber, and high-desert habitats.