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RIFLES: Men Behind The Guns Every elk hunter should know about a few of the invisible men, the unsung, whose efforts have made rifles at once deadly and a joy in the hand. RIFLES: Ouch! Recoil is a given. How much you get and how you deal with it can make a difference on your hunt! BOWHUNTING: Strategies for Bulls on Public Land If you bowhunt, then you’re not one to back away from a challenge. And pursuing hard-hunted elk on public land might be the ultimate test. YETI Coolers-Hopper The YETI Hopper is a portable cooler of a different color. Gear List Outfitter's Camp State Wildlife Departments Fish & Game Forecast	Introducing the RMEF Elk Decoy Big bulls can’t resist the tempting look of the RMEF Cow Elk decoy and she can be used through all phases of the season. Pistol Packin in the Lodgepoles The hunting handgun didn't suddenly appear. It evolved. Today's hunters can take their pick of several suitable for close-range elk. Field Judging Elk Draw that once-in-a-lifetime tag? Want a 390-bull for the book? Let us help. RIFLES: Stricken Elk and Second Changes Good hits come harder after bad shots. Fire as if you have only one chance. Then fire again. BOWHUNTING: The Beauty of Bowhunting Late-season Bulls As estrus wanes, bulls become less vocal and more wary every day. But there are some excellent tradeoffs.	HOW TO: Measure Your Elk The unofficial, quick and easy way to get a rough score on your elk. What Use is an Elk Antler? Well, we give you 50 of them. Nutrient Content of Domestic and Game Meats Elk Breakdown Know your cuts and how to cook ’em. Iron Skillet Learn the finer points of using one and you’ll be the toast of every elk camp. HOW TO: Bone out a hindquarter in the Field When packing out an elk on your back, you need to make every load count. After the Kill How to prevent run-ins with predators. Carnivore's Kitchen
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