A couple of folks were kind enough to lend me their expertise and thoughts as we near the general big game season opener for rifle hunters on Oct. 25.

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 ...

Elk don’t like roads. That’s the overwhelming conclusion from numerous studies conducted by multiple researchers and funded by organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They’re ...

After a hunt filled with challenging conditions, 97 elk were harvested last month, officials said. During Michigan’s late-season elk hunt in December, 63% of hunters filled their tags, according to a ...

While the state's regular firearm season attracts most of the attention each year, sportsmen and women have additional chances to hunt this winter in Michigan. Muzzleloader season is about to start.

This story, “Elk Hunting with the Crowds” was originally published in the October 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are ...