Author Topic: How long will he stay? (Read 7280 times)

Elkaddict · « **on:** July 16, 2015, 08:50:07 AM »

This bull and three others have been passing my camera since early May. I checked my cam yesterday and the water source for this meadow is nearly dry. There is plenty of food, good cover and bedding but I am wondering how long the elk will stick around without water close by? How far will they walk to get water if that is the only reason to leave?

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:52:10 AM »

Great bull

I would imagine that right about a week before September the elk will move somewhere else. This always seems to happen to me anyway. How many elk are in the area currently? Cow numbers?

Elkaddict · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:55:39 AM »

I have pictures of cows, calves and a few mule deer mixed in. I have been finding cat sign but have not had any lion pictures yet. Its located in a north facing draw and usually holds elk all summer...but usually there is water all summer.

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:57:56 AM »

I mean if the cows are there, he'll be there in September right? I assume this is a NE bull so he can't just wander willy-nilly for cows, he'll have to stay where they are.

Are you going early archery for him?

Elkaddict · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:04:42 AM »

Yep, archery...as much as I plan on slipping an arrow into this guy, he is in Washington which for me means the first legal animal with an ethical shot you take. It could be years before you get another chance. I have learned the hard way that passed up shots keeps an empty freezer!

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:07:47 AM »

Good luck. Harvesting a big bull like that in the NE is rare air

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:12:29 AM »

Elk need water daily. I would assume he will move if the water is gone.

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:17:08 AM »

Quote from: MLBowhunting on July 16, 2015, 09:12:29 AM

Elk need water daily. I would assume he will move if the water is gone.

Hard to believe it will be totally gone but if there isn't much livable terrain then I suppose they would have to migrate out

Elkaddict · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2015, 08:28:52 PM »

I have checked my cam twice since this last post...there is still water if you are willing to look. If anything, 3 different Bulls have showed up which makes me think other areas are drying up and this area still can supply what they need. Get a load of this new guy...yowza!

coachcw · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2015, 08:31:55 PM »

Good bull . What tag you holding ?

benhuntin · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2015, 09:14:18 PM »

Quote from: coachcw on August 08, 2015, 08:31:55 PM

Good bull . What tag you holding ?

NE is any elk for archery

coachcw · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2015, 09:26:57 PM »

We assume it's NE ?..

Elkaddict · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2015, 07:31:47 AM »

NE. I like seeing a big bull or big buck as much as any hunter, but I really could care less. To me the trophy is the gift of the meat and the freedom to hunt. So I hunt the "any elk" units as I hate passing up shots because of spike only, etc.

Buffalo Hump · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2015, 08:19:28 PM »

Couple of NE corner bulls, so we can assume they are, since mine also has the double dagger on the same side lol

huntnnw · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2015, 09:49:31 PM »

all bets are off with bulls as the rut approaches

go4itlab · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2015, 11:24:41 PM »

Man I love to see those NE Bulls but hate to see them posted on here. Because I'm selfish

. I usually hunt up in the NE corner but I drew a tag this year so I won't be up in the jungle, The thing I like most about the area is the lack of hunters during the archery season. It is by no means an easy hunt. The elk herds are small in numbers but to those that have spent time learning the area it can be a lot of fun. Guns and Roses says it best, " Your in the Elk Jungle Baby Your Gonna Die"!!!! I added the Elk part. Hope you cut some hair on those big bad boys!!!

nw_bowhunter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:40:16 AM »

Nice bulls!

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2015, 09:37:49 AM »

Can't tell from the pics where the water is coming from? We have very similar water springs we hunt and they can have elk coming to them year round. I have watched elk very close suck water out of the smallest little pudle you can imagine. I would either dig it out with a shovel or a pick to improve on the source or if its coming out of a side hill, haul in a stick of 1" galvanized pipe with a sledge hammer and work it into the ground to get better flow. Make sure your location GPS is off going in and out of your hot spot. You don't want anybody finding this honey hole. Either put up a tree stand or a ground blind? Sit there the whole season. Do not do any calling. I believe the elk will come...... Elk need water twice a day or more depending on activity level. Good luck!

boneaddict · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:10:05 AM »

Nice Bulls. If you have water, they will be there.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #19 on:** August 18, 2015, 10:24:00 AM »

Quote from: boneaddict on August 18, 2015, 09:10:05 AM

Nice Bulls. If you have water, they will be there.

Agreed. As long as the cows stay put, and they have water, I'd hunt right there.

huntnnw · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2015, 10:50:28 PM »

Myself and buddies have had bulls not stay even with water and cows...get them on cam all summer and poof they are gone

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