SHOW NOTES Hot, dusty, and glorious, early-season elk is upon us!    Up Front: Q&A, brought to you by Siembida Custom Knives Muzzle Brakes Tikka vs. Browning Do-all cartridges Practice tips & tricks   FINDING EARLY SEASON ELK E-scouting Water and dark timber on north-facing slopes Boots on the ground Sign new and old (rubs, wallows) Moving bulls and the transitional phase Listening for bugles (when bugles are rare)   HUNTING EARLY SEASON ELK Be aggressive early and late in the day Be patient through the quiet, hot hours "Don'ts" of early season elk hunting Best mouth calls Finding big, old bulls Bulls that come silently   FIELD CARE & PACKING Breaking down and cooling meat Packing against the clock Aging on ice (refer to episode 46) Final thoughts.    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com