Photo by Scott HaugenThe three biggest challenges of elk hunting remain unchanged: Getting to where elk are, getting out of where elk are, and packing meat. What’s ChangedThe more elk encounters you have, the more you learn about elk and elk hunting. While they routinely prey on elk, I’ve not seen them displace entire herds like wolf packs do. Having written articles on elk hunting for the past 27 years, I’ve noticed that more editors are requesting general elk hunting stories and tips, not trophy hunting methods. Read Next: The Ultimate Guide to Elk HuntingWhen it comes to building elk hunting skills, time is of utmost importance.