MI cow Elk Tag

[Fullquiver]

I was very lucky and drew a MI cow Elk Tag for our December hunt. I'm thinking what I should bring as my rifle. I have a couple of 308 Win. I'm expecting shots would be much closer here in MI than in the West. Both rifles shoot very well with several different bullet combinations. However I am thinking about the 99 Savage in 308 that was my father's rifle that my Grampa bought him. It shoots 150gr partitions very well and for sentimental reasons I am leaning towards it. It's a 1.5 MOA rifle with the Partitions.

It's likely a once in a lifetime chance for me here in MI. Any advice would be appreciated..

BTW this is my first Elk hunt anywhere..

 

[Ben Lamb]

The Savage would be my bet. A 150 grain Partition should do just fine on a cow elk. Lucky dog, great tag to have!

 

[xebadir]

Congratulations! How many points did you manage to draw that with?

Id say take whatever rifle you shoot most comfortably with. Either caliber kills alot of elk - the velocity and impact energy at the shorter distances here will probably render the point somewhat moot. Provided you can place the shot. I haven't looked at hunting territory, but the bigger rifle might be advantageous if there is a chance of the animal leaving accessible land.

 

[KB_]

I was very lucky and drew a MI cow Elk Tag for our December hunt. I'm thinking what I should bring as my rifle. I have a couple of 308 Win and a 270win. I'm expecting shots would be much closer here in MI than in the West. Both rifles shoot very well with several different bullet combinations. However I am thinking about the 99 Savage in 308 that was my father's rifle that my Grampa bought him. It shoots 150gr partitions very well and for sentimental reasons I am leaning towards it. It's a 1.5 MOA rifle with the Partitions. My 270 shoots lights out with 130 GR Interbonds or with 150 Speer Grand Slams..

It's likely a once in a lifetime chance for me here in MI. Any advice would be appreciated..

BTW this is my first Elk hunt anywhere..

I'm originally from Michigan, so i know the country well. Your likely to get out to 200yards on the high end, but like you said it will likely result in closer opportunities. Go with the 150s or bigger if you can. 130 will do the job, but the jungles in Michigan are thicker then people realize and critters can vanish quick and in a hurry. Some knockdown power will only help. that 308 or 270 will do the job, so go with whatever one means most to you.

Good luck! Also dont ever pass by elk to find elk.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Both are very capable of doing the job. Congrats on the tag!

 

[EKYHunter]

Congrats to you on the tag!!! Sounds like you’ve got the rifle and Ammo you need. .308 with those partitions will kill any elk you’d care to shoot. Put it where it needs to go and enjoy some fine eating.

 

[Fullquiver]

Congratulations! How many points did you manage to draw that with?

Id say take whatever rifle you shoot most comfortably with. Either caliber kills alot of elk - the velocity and impact energy at the shorter distances here will probably render the point somewhat moot. Provided you can place the shot. I haven't looked at hunting territory, but the bigger rifle might be advantageous if there is a chance of the animal leaving accessible land.

I had 12 points when I drew my tag. I'm pretty excited for the opportunity.

 

[Dougfirtree]

I expect to see a nice photo of an elk and that Savage, laying in the autumn leaves this fall. Congrats!

 

[Fullquiver]

I expect to see a nice photo of an elk and that Savage, laying in the autumn leaves this fall. Congrats!

Hopefully snow. My tag is for the December hunt..

 

[gwhunter]

Congrats on drawing a home-state tag. Points again for me this year. I hope for the best of luck on your hunt!!

 

[FlatlandHunter]

Congrats on your tag.

 

[hank4elk]

That Savage was made for elk. Hope to see some trophy shots!

 

[Hickory1991]

Congrats on the tag. 18pts for me and still hoping to draw someday.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

My vote would be the savage. I didn't even know where (or what) MI was for the first posts, haha. Wasn't aware Michigan had elk. That's pretty cool.

 

[EKYHunter]

Am I correct in thinking that most of the Michigan Elk are east of I 75?

 

[Stocker]

Good work on the tag!

 

[Hickory1991]

Am I correct in thinking that most of the Michigan Elk are east of I 75?

Yes the majority of the herd is east of I-75.

 

[Steelsearchin]

Sometimes they hang out ON I-75, drive safe!!

Congrats on drawing that tag!!! Way cool. The December hunt is a lot better draw than the early season. Best of luck to ya and definitely post up some pics with the savage!

 

[Fullquiver]

Am I correct in thinking that most of the Michigan Elk are east of I 75?

Yes..

 

[Kotimaki]

After 36 years of applying, I finally drew a mi bull tag this year. December hunt area x and I. I’ve been guiding elk hunts since I was 14 and now it’s my turn.