Becoming a successful elk hunter can take years of experience in the field combined with plenty of study during the off season.
An experienced, patient mentor also helps a lot. We highly recommend an in-person mentor, but also suggest capturing experience from others through books, articles, podcasts, talks, and books.
This list compiles some of the best insights and tips for learning how to hunt elk in Oregon. There are slight regional variations, but trust us, most knowledge and tactics will overlap no matter what species of elk you hunt or what state you hunt them in. Elk are elk.