There are so many mistakes to make for elk. I've made a lot of them too.
Tried to cross above a herd in late afternoon, only to have the thermals reverse on me and the uphill wind switched to downhill wind at just the wrong time.
Tried to get too close to bands of elk cows with a herd bull too many times rather than wait for them to move to me - or at least pick a direction so I could get in front of them.
Not paying attention to my nose has cost me a couple of times.
In general, I screw up with elk when I try to force the situation rather that sitting back and being patient.
I'm sure I'll find new ways to screw up this fall.
