Cow Calling During Modern Firearm for Spikes

[brianb231]

Hey Guys,

I am a 25 year bowhunting veteran on the eastside. I know the rut is over. I am taking my kids on their first Elk hunt in the Nile/Bumping/Little Naches for Spike only. This modern general elk season is all new to me but I would like to give my kids a chance if possible so I have a question.

Do Elk (SPikes) respond at all to cow calls during modern season? Either out of curiosity or post rut urge? Its a way of life during bow season but I haven't a clue how they respond or not respond in Oct/Nov.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks

Brianb231

[270Shooter]

I wouldn't recommend it with the sheer number of other hunters.

[stevemiller]

Rut over? i saw 2 bulls 1 was a 5x6 the other was a 3x3 up behind boulder cave yesterday morning going at it for almost 15 min.Good luck in your hunt there is a lot of elk up there. 

[brianb231]

Rut over? i saw 2 bulls 1 was a 5x6 the other was a 3x3 up behind boulder cave yesterday morning going at it for almost 15 min.Good luck in your hunt there is a lot of elk up there. 

Rut over for the most part as it would compare to a couple weeks ago. Or does the second estrus cycle sometimes fall in the modern firearm season?

Thanks

Brian

[stevemiller]

No your right the peak rut was a couple weeks ago but they will rut still for a few more weeks.You can talk to elk all year long.They talk all year long. 

[rtspring]

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