Treeline for archery!

[BRazz]

I know this topic has been visited before but I am intrigued to hear some opinions on whether to hunt for elk near treeline. I think we'll spend some more time this year in the thin trees right around the top. Can move up to glass, can move down into bedding areas... but I've not done that too much before (usually we are down a bit lower). Any thoughts?

[bald9eagle]

I plan on hunting above the treeline. Got plenty of area to cover but there are some good draws coming up to the meadows. My plan is to try and glass some feeding up high and try to get in position for the evening hunt or next day hunt. It will be tough pulling it off if I can't use the natural contours to hide behind. That will put us waiting till the herd moves to bed to get closer or hiking in the dark and trying to get below them predawn.

Ha...just listen to me. I've never hunted the critters. What do I know...lol. I will say I have become more confident when I think about putting my turkey hunting techniques to use.

[Swede]

I have never hunted above timberline. I would go where the evidence shows elk use. Look for fresh sign and good forage. After all we are not hunting habitat. Habitat is just the starting point. I can assure you elk do not go anywhere for the view or recreation. I have never noticed that elk go places to avoid insects, but can be chased off by predators, especially hunters.

[mongopino915]

Elk knows where to hide from view and are quick to learn that being in the open makes them easy target, except at Rocky Mtn National Park.

I used to work at 12,000 ft and view elk out in the open above tree line all summer long but come opening day and they're no where to be seen in the open.

There are lots of places with cover where elk can hide, feed, and water with ease.

Like Swede stated, you will know really fast if there are elk or no elk there.

We only below tree lines in the trees and have been doing it for over 25 plus years.

Best advice is to learn where elk go to hide when pressured and you will not have a hard time finding elk.

Good luck.