I don't know how people do it without ONx. Most useful tool out there for scouting. I use this same method but didn't know you can import points from Google Earth! Great video!
My thoughts exactly, and for roughly $20/month (with promo code ) you're crazy not to have it .... most people typically spend $20 on worse things. Good luck this year !
By far, the best escounting video I've seen yet. Damn. Just damn. Knowing what these things look like on screen is also helpful. Wow. Thanks man. I need to get off my ass and get your course.
The first time I hunted OTC Archery for Elk was in 2006. We didn't have resources like this back then. We leave to go again in 6 days, I feel so much more prepared than I was 13 years ago when we went. We never did find the Elk, we wander around without hearing a bugle and no fresh sign and came home empty handed having just enjoyed a fall Mountain vacation. NOT THIS YEAR! Also, UEH is worth every penny!
Thanks for putting this up Corey. This is so much better than listening to someone describe how they e-scout. Is this really all you do before heading in though, or is this an abbreviated version of your e-scouting? For example, with bedding, do you also look at the topo for benches on those north facing slopes? Do you notice bulls bedding on the top 1/3 of the slope like whitetail? Do you notice bedding locations are wind direction specific? Also, how do you decide what elevation to start at?
The mere $25 for 1 state/year is awesome tool.... You can use it in other states to track your movement & pinpointing locations for hunting/hiking/fishing/ect... You wont have all the features as the 1 state but, its been an awesome tool....
Corey, Thanks alot for this video, i had no idea i could do this with OnX maps and i have had it for several months now. I got it when iI got drawn for my first bull elk hunt Unit 6A Arizona. I can't wait to use this neat tip.
How does it work if you're in an area with no service. I know you can download the maps to use off-line, but the GPS function doesn't work right? Great video by the way. Very informative thanks for posting.
I have to go about locating elk in a totally different way. The area I hunt in Colorado is mostly private land so access is limited. The elk in this area have a rotation they travel. For instance in 2019 I was hunting up high and the elk would travel through the property I could hunt about once a week. They would spend probably 24 hours there and then move on. The same happens in the lower country where I also hunt. When I was young there were very few elk in this area but now there are quite a few. These elk grew up here and almost anywhere I go in this hunting area I am able to hear the highway and the railroad so the elk can also. The elk are not afraid of a vehicle but if it stops they leave. Not in a rush but they don't hang around. This is probably going to all change though because in 2018 there was a large forest fire that burnt a lot of the public land and after the fire rains washed out access to those public lands. Then a high wind blew down a lot of living trees on other access roads. The forest service has never reopened any of these roads and doesn't seem to be going to. This will change the pattern of rotation of the elk.
Scott Vasey in the last few years I have gotten into more elk in their beds within 1/4 mile of a road than I have going in 3-5 miles. So in my experience yes. Personally helped pack out a few killed less than that from a main road. Road hunters drive by and the rest just hike right past on a mission to get in deep. The elk know it !
What if you have never hunted elk before? Such as myself. We hunt deer, Turkey, and pigs here and SC, and I know what they feed on and how they travel the terrain. We are planning our first ever elk hunt the beginning of September in Colorado. What do I need to look for? We will be happy with any legal elk, but do not have a clue what they eat, and where they bed. Why do they chose a north facing slope? Seems like water is very important in early September since they are such big animals? Any input would be appreciated! Thank you for all of your videos. I have watched about all of them, and they are very informative.
@@andyquinn4985 Nope...in your app at the bottom of left of the screen it will have "map layers." You touch that then you will have "My Layers" and "Layer Library." you will need to go into the layer library and then add it to your library. From there it will be in your library where you can toggle it on/off
Awesome video!!! Thank you brother!!! I’ve got an elk hunt in Arizona that I probably shouldn’t have put in for this particular hunt!!! It’s November archery which I’ve never done in November, got any tips for a successful hunt? Thanks again
I've been doing this with Google Earth to hunt WT for years. I still don't know what I'm doing looking for Elk though. Wondering what the reasoning is for the north facing sites? What motivates elk to the north face? And sadly, the OnX maps are unavailable in Canada.
I love how you guys take the time to really break down and explain every aspect of everything needed to have success on the hunt.
I’ve watched probably 15 different videos on e-scouting but this was by far the best! Thanks for the great info.
I don't know how people do it without ONx. Most useful tool out there for scouting. I use this same method but didn't know you can import points from Google Earth! Great video!
My thoughts exactly, and for roughly $20/month (with promo code ) you're crazy not to have it .... most people typically spend $20 on worse things. Good luck this year !
That’s the quick simple e scouting course I needed. Thanks man! Good luck this year.
Man you are the best resource for people getting into elk hunting. Thanks Cory!
And good luck this fall!
Thanks! Good luck to you as well!
I have heard a dozen podcast talking about KML files, this is the first time it has made sense.
By far, the best escounting video I've seen yet. Damn. Just damn. Knowing what these things look like on screen is also helpful. Wow. Thanks man. I need to get off my ass and get your course.
Thanks for this video, out of all the videos I've watched this one truly was the most useful to me.
Killer quick walk-through of e-scouting process. Thank you, Corey!
I always learn something from your videos. Keep up the great work.
The first time I hunted OTC Archery for Elk was in 2006. We didn't have resources like this back then. We leave to go again in 6 days, I feel so much more prepared than I was 13 years ago when we went. We never did find the Elk, we wander around without hearing a bugle and no fresh sign and came home empty handed having just enjoyed a fall Mountain vacation. NOT THIS YEAR! Also, UEH is worth every penny!
Thanks for putting this up Corey. This is so much better than listening to someone describe how they e-scout. Is this really all you do before heading in though, or is this an abbreviated version of your e-scouting?
For example, with bedding, do you also look at the topo for benches on those north facing slopes? Do you notice bulls bedding on the top 1/3 of the slope like whitetail? Do you notice bedding locations are wind direction specific?
Also, how do you decide what elevation to start at?
Up there recently and spoke with ODF guys building fence there, said they been seeing a pack of wolves every week with a large male. Pretty sucky.
This was awesome! Thank you for taking the time to demo your methods that have brought you success! Well done! I gotta try it now! 😊
Thank you for a short into, get right to the important stuff. Nice. Great info, will definitely use it, IF I get drawn.
The mere $25 for 1 state/year is awesome tool.... You can use it in other states to track your movement & pinpointing locations for hunting/hiking/fishing/ect... You wont have all the features as the 1 state but, its been an awesome tool....
Why do the elk like to bed in North facing areas?
Corey, Thanks alot for this video, i had no idea i could do this with OnX maps and i have had it for several months now. I got it when iI got drawn for my first bull elk hunt Unit 6A Arizona. I can't wait to use this neat tip.
Yo! Arizona!!
I was able to transfer what you were teaching to base maps and found a water source and a feeding area I had no idea was there
Thank you,that was so helpful. Because I was just trying to figure out how to do that.
I’ve been wondering how the location transfer process works, thanks Corey!
Definitely just learned a few things. Thanks a lot, great video!
How does it work if you're in an area with no service. I know you can download the maps to use off-line, but the GPS function doesn't work right? Great video by the way. Very informative thanks for posting.
Hi Terry! Yes, actually, the GPS function works perfectly, even when off-line.
It is almost uncanny how well it tracks you & provides everything when offline / no service.....
Awesome video with great information!
I have to go about locating elk in a totally different way. The area I hunt in Colorado is mostly private land so access is limited. The elk in this area have a rotation they travel. For instance in 2019 I was hunting up high and the elk would travel through the property I could hunt about once a week. They would spend probably 24 hours there and then move on. The same happens in the lower country where I also hunt. When I was young there were very few elk in this area but now there are quite a few. These elk grew up here and almost anywhere I go in this hunting area I am able to hear the highway and the railroad so the elk can also. The elk are not afraid of a vehicle but if it stops they leave. Not in a rush but they don't hang around. This is probably going to all change though because in 2018 there was a large forest fire that burnt a lot of the public land and after the fire rains washed out access to those public lands. Then a high wind blew down a lot of living trees on other access roads. The forest service has never reopened any of these roads and doesn't seem to be going to. This will change the pattern of rotation of the elk.
Great content again!
I’m excited to go put boots on the ground at this spot and see for myself
The amount of dust on that keyboard and desk tells me Corey doesn’t often use a desktop. 😂🤘🏹👊💯
Danny Woah I think you were looking at light reflection
@@robertmintz63 oh cool. Thanks, I’ll try to buy some
Are you using an older version of Google Earth? The new one doesn't have near the options as the old one.
Why do elk bed on a north slope? Weather? Planning a solo elk hunt. Thanks
Do you ever find elk bedding near roads?
Scott Vasey in the last few years I have gotten into more elk in their beds within 1/4 mile of a road than I have going in 3-5 miles. So in my experience yes. Personally helped pack out a few killed less than that from a main road. Road hunters drive by and the rest just hike right past on a mission to get in deep. The elk know it !
WOW. Very informative. You sure put a lot of thought into this. Thanks for educating us on your process.
Awesome video
When you say north facing slope. Is that the point of the hill facing north or the downward slope facing north
What if you have never hunted elk before? Such as myself. We hunt deer, Turkey, and pigs here and SC, and I know what they feed on and how they travel the terrain. We are planning our first ever elk hunt the beginning of September in Colorado. What do I need to look for? We will be happy with any legal elk, but do not have a clue what they eat, and where they bed. Why do they chose a north facing slope? Seems like water is very important in early September since they are such big animals? Any input would be appreciated! Thank you for all of your videos. I have watched about all of them, and they are very informative.
Great question! That's why I created the University of Elk Hunting Online course, you can find out more here: www.elk101.com/onlinecourse/
Is northwest facing or northeast facing better for bedding? Northeast, because it faces away from the heat of the afternoon?
And the timber is usually larger and more dense on the north facing slope because snow lays longer and irrigates it better.
Great tool brother
Hey Corey. What is a true north facing slope? I guess I’m a little confused
A slope that faces north...
how do you do this on the new goole earth? i can't add a pin.
Dave Anzara I have been trying all night how do you subscribe to google earth?
Why do they bed in north facing slope?
When it is hot, do you like to take a nap in the sun or the shade?
Well that spot in the Eagle Caps is going to be full of bowhunters this year! :)
Thanks Corey!
What is so appealing about burn areas?
Burn areas of 1-5 years provide for some great new undergrowth that big game love to munch on.
Why do they bed on north facing more?
Do you need a certain level of OnX membership for the map layers that includes previous burns? I'm not seeing it for CO with my Elite membership.
No you do not need extra...everything is on there. Search through the map layers section and it will show it. You have to turn it on to apply it.
@@danielender6681 is it only an option on desktop?
@@andyquinn4985 Nope...in your app at the bottom of left of the screen it will have "map layers." You touch that then you will have "My Layers" and "Layer Library." you will need to go into the layer library and then add it to your library. From there it will be in your library where you can toggle it on/off
@@danielender6681 looks like it needed an update! Good luck this fall!
On the new version of Google Earth it doesn’t allow you to pin anything? How are you doing it?
How much does elevation matter for a September hunt?
Awesome video!!! Thank you brother!!! I’ve got an elk hunt in Arizona that I probably shouldn’t have put in for this particular hunt!!! It’s November archery which I’ve never done in November, got any tips for a successful hunt? Thanks again
You're going to have to learn to hunt without the aid of the rut. Good luck.
Very nice !
I've been doing this with Google Earth to hunt WT for years.
I still don't know what I'm doing looking for Elk though.
Wondering what the reasoning is for the north facing sites? What motivates elk to the north face?
And sadly, the OnX maps are unavailable in Canada.
that was great help
How would you hunt unit 40 Idaho? I've done some scouting, and escouting
One of the problems of using Google Earth for this type of planning is the unknown age of the photos/data creating the images.
Is that $24/yr or mo.?
That is per year. And you can find the 20% discount code in the video description as well.
What does the 29.99 get me that the free version doesn't?
There is a free version??
I live right there haha!
you chose a spot i have scouted. lol. what are the odds. plan c
I wonder who's spot he just highlighted? Oops.....
#1 lol. Thank you for sharing.
why north facing areas?
AaaaaaHaaa, So that's how you do it. I recognize that spot, only trouble is it is in Australia
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Go out and find it. Quit asking “not looking for honey holes but where’s a good place to start?” On Facebook.
I go hunting to get away from computers.
Which means you are missing out on a valuable resource that can make you a better hunter. But it's cool, more elk for the rest of us.
#1k👍🏻
Excellent tutorial of how to maximize the use OnX