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The rut and hot weather
« on: September 23, 2011, 02:31:37 PM »
Im debating on leaving tonight to go out elk hunting in the little belts for the weekend but its suppose to be in the upper 80s over here. It seems like the peak of the rut is usually this time of the year but im not sure how much action is going to be happening during the day if its gunna be this hot. I dont want to blow a hundred bucks on gas if theres not going to be much action. So what do you guys think? I need someone to help make me the decision lol

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 02:53:12 PM »
Go hunting.  Elk may not be as active mid-day, but will be active morning and night.  Plus, there is always a bull somewhere that will get fired up mid-day in the heat.

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 02:53:43 PM »
My moto is you dont go you dont know!!! Hope that helps...
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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2011, 03:00:18 PM »
I know for a fact that the bulls are screaming over there  :chuckle:
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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2011, 03:02:36 PM »
Can't get one if your not in the woods. Go hunting! :tup:

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2011, 03:13:53 PM »
Alright alright im headed out here pretty soon after I pick up a couple of cases of water  :chuckle: :chuckle: Ill let you guys know how it goes

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2011, 03:15:41 PM »
I live in NW Montana and called 2 bulls into archery range yester, got them on video too. They shut-up about 9am and went to bed. Just an FYI :tup:

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2011, 08:47:58 PM »
i hunt Montana when i get drawn and they bugle all day long there! even if its in the 90s.

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2011, 12:00:48 AM »
I would go for sure.  Just got back from a hunt and the bulls are responding to calling in the morning and evenings!
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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2011, 12:02:21 AM »
I know wher ther are 5 nice bulls right in your backyard!

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2011, 07:35:37 PM »
Well the bulls werent buglin out all and I didnt see an elk. Looks like the rut is over in this particular area and the elk have moved off for now. They did start really early in this particular are though had them buglin all over on the 10th so it doesnt really surprise me. And polarbear im open for suggestions  :)

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2011, 10:38:25 PM »
The rut is on right now over here.  Had a bull wake me and the wife up this morning at 6:30 bulgling his head off.  He is going at it again tonight.  He is a sub legal bull but it is noce to play back and forth with him.  Just heard him again as I am typing this. 

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Re: The rut and hot weather
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2011, 11:42:55 PM »
Im living in Billings Montana now but thanks for the suggestions  :)

 


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