Hunt the first or second week?

[Tbob]

Hey everyone,
   Just wonder for all you archery guys, with the new early season dates this year, will you be hunting the first week or the second week of early archery this year. If you don't mind, why are you picking the week you are? Thanks.

[LeviD1]

I picked the entire season because I love it.

[vandeman17]

west side or east? I will be in Oregon hunting at will be going for the same week as the opener here.

[Tbob]

Westside. Sorry

[Big6bull]

Both weeks! More time the better

[notellumcreek]

If you had to choose just 1 then definitely the second week for (hopefully) better chance at cooler weather and closer to the rut.

note: I am a rookie and have never killed an elk so my opinion means close to nothing 

[bobcat]

I would hunt the second week, not necessarily because I think it would be better, but just because we haven't had the opportunity to hunt that late in September before.

Having said that, I just made the decision last night to apply for a muzzleloader permit, so I'm now stuck with the muzzleloader tag .

Hoping for multi-season tag next year.

[Little Fish]

I am interested in hearing some opinions as well.

I am going to hunt the first 9 days of the season. My logic is this....I have never hunted the opening day of the season. With the later start this year I think the elk will be talking and I would like first crack at animals that (ideally) have not been educated by other hunters. If I had my way I would show up at camp early, hunt the entire season and leave a day or two after the season closes, but that won't be a reality until I get a little closer to retirement.

[WapitiTalk1]

If I had to choose/pick first or second week, I would probably hunt the second.  As it is, I'll hunt WA from 12-17, back one day to re-load, and off to ID thru the 30th.  I'll be very interested in hearing how folks do in WA that second week though with the later season. 

[pianoman9701]

We'll be up there for both weekends and the week in between.

[_TONY_]

If I had to choose/pick first or second week, I would probably hunt the second.  As it is, I'll hunt WA from 12-17, back one day to re-load, and off to ID thru the 30th.  I'll be very interested in hearing how folks do in WA that second week though with the later season.

 

This is almost my exact schedule, too... Though, I'll be hunting till the 19th, here, then heading straight to Idaho to hunt the 20th-30th

I may even head to ID, to try and get in on a little pre-rut action on the 30th of august for a couple days very excited for this season!

[MIKEXRAY]

My answer will always be first week.   I hunt a mile and a half up from feeding area (meadows in valley ) to beds higher on the ridge then me. First couple of days of season they come by at 9 am, next couple first light. Second week they are well up to safety before first light. Second week in my area is much tougher.  I love all opening days and don't miss them.

[Torrent50]

Will this affect anyone's plans?

http://astronomy.org/StarWatch/September/index-9-15.html

[vandeman17]

It played a factor in our decision on when to hunt. We are going the earlier week for a few reasons but missing the full moon is a big bonus!

[hogslayer]

How much of a factor is the moon cycle for elk rutting?