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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: buckmaster303 on September 27, 2016, 03:08:58 AM

Title: bulls still bugle with the rain?
Post by: buckmaster303 on September 27, 2016, 03:08:58 AM: so the area I am hunting on Westside muzzle I have been scouting almost everyday and the elk are still screaming at each other will the rain quite them when its suppose to start the week early season hits?
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Post by: Patarero on September 27, 2016, 05:21:41 AM: Perfect timing by the rain :bash:
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 27, 2016, 06:56:53 AM: I know right!! Damn rain, they should be pretty active and vocal still though. I don't believe the rain will matter with the elk, just our powder. Good luck guys, I hope I don't see you in the area I'm going :chuckle:
Title: Re: bulls still bugle with the rain?
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 27, 2016, 07:12:02 AM: They do but it sounds like they're gargling.
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Post by: Thefisherman83 on September 27, 2016, 07:15:24 AM: We had one screaming at us in that nasty storm we had last Saturday. It was sideways raining where we were and he was still herding his cows and screaming at us.
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 27, 2016, 08:30:27 AM: yeah, they still scream in the rain. Harder to hear it from distance though, especially if creeks are rising.
Title: Re: bulls still bugle with the rain?
Post by: Igottanewknee on September 27, 2016, 10:14:13 AM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on September 27, 2016, 07:12:02 AM
They do but it sounds like they're gargling.
You funny.... :chuckle:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on September 27, 2016, 11:01:20 AM: I know, right?
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Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on September 27, 2016, 11:14:22 AM: The rain does not stop them 😀. Get ready fellas keep your powder dry cause its gonna be a good season!

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Title: Re: bulls still bugle with the rain?
Post by: hunter_sean08 on September 27, 2016, 12:02:24 PM: Looks like it's going to be cold and wet in the Cascades. Rain/snow mix in the forecast where I'm headed. I've been hitting the muzzleloader season for the last 6 years and it seems like it's been balmy every year until now. Hopefully it makes for some good hunting.
Title: Re: bulls still bugle with the rain?
Post by: buckmaster303 on September 27, 2016, 05:26:25 PM: can not wait heading out in the morning to set up camp and pre scout and locate these elk until Saturday! good luck guys!