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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 05:17:52 PM

Title: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 05:17:52 PM: :bash:

Praying for some cooler temps to come. Looks like the first week of the season is going to be a hot one. Is this going to keep them from talking or the rut kicking off with cooler temps the norm? Just curious what your thoughts are. I plan on making it an early morning hunt and then hanging out in the woods for a while until the evening since I will be biking in behind some gates. I’m sure I’ll have to be next to some water sources and in some deep nasty holes......
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: Bushcraft on September 04, 2020, 05:45:33 PM: The moon phase is going to be rough early on. Be in there before first light and don't come out until you can't make out your pins. Shade up and chillax mid-day where you can keep an eye on some wallows while playing the wind. Good luck!
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: huntnfmly on September 04, 2020, 07:52:38 PM: Quote from: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 05:17:52 PM
:bash:

Praying for some cooler temps to come. Looks like the first week of the season is going to be a hot one. Is this going to keep them from talking or the rut kicking off with cooler temps the norm? Just curious what your thoughts are. I plan on making it an early morning hunt and then hanging out in the woods for a while until the evening since I will be biking in behind some gates. I’m sure I’ll have to be next to some water sources and in some deep nasty holes......
It might keep them a little quite but the rut is actually set off by the amount of sunlight that is hitting the back of the elks eyes causing changes in testosterone levels
Solid advise from bushcraft
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: BA Mongor on September 04, 2020, 08:05:08 PM: Some of my largest Bulls have been shot during a full moon phase, mid day, in the timber during 90 degree weather. Bulls will guard their herd aggressively if you know where they're at.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 09:27:22 PM: Sounds like a plan!!! Thanks guys.......
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 09:29:26 PM: Have some wallows picked out and have there movements and heavily traveled trails down. I was just curious with the warmer temps. But really appreciate the advice!!

Good luck guys and gals, may the wind go the right way and arrows fly true to their marks, and bulls hit the dirt!!
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: Sutherland on September 04, 2020, 11:29:03 PM: Amen! Well said! :tup:
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: hqdan on September 05, 2020, 01:29:35 PM: If you had sex 1 month out of the year would you let hot weather stop you?
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 05, 2020, 01:33:19 PM: Hahaha........ probably not...!
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: Threewolves on September 05, 2020, 01:39:17 PM: Quote from: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 05:17:52 PM
:bash:

Praying for some cooler temps to come. Looks like the first week of the season is going to be a hot one. Is this going to keep them from talking or the rut kicking off with cooler temps the norm? Just curious what your thoughts are. I plan on making it an early morning hunt and then hanging out in the woods for a while until the evening since I will be biking in behind some gates. I’m sure I’ll have to be next to some water sources and in some deep nasty holes......

You need to get out scouting. Elk are already bugling, and also bugling at 0230 hours. Go Hunt.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 05, 2020, 01:58:15 PM: Quote from: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 04, 2020, 05:17:52 PM
:bash:

Praying for some cooler temps to come. Looks like the first week of the season is going to be a hot one. Is this going to keep them from talking or the rut kicking off with cooler temps the norm? Just curious what your thoughts are. I plan on making it an early morning hunt and then hanging out in the woods for a while until the evening since I will be biking in behind some gates. I’m sure I’ll have to be next to some water sources and in some deep nasty holes......

They're already bugling in Cougar.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 05, 2020, 02:16:46 PM: Been scouting!! Know where they are, just haven’t been able to make it out because of my work schedule. I will be out there the next 3 days, deer hunting to scout for elk again. Already have their wallows and trails down! I was more curious if the weather would hamper the rut or vocalization or not
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 05, 2020, 02:33:48 PM: And honestly I can’t remember hunting with temps in the 80s when I was elk hunting. I have had success where I’m going this year in years past and have killed some decent animals there. I just don’t remember the temps like this before, maybe they have been but I’m not sure.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 05, 2020, 02:52:26 PM: Quote from: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 05, 2020, 02:33:48 PM
And honestly I can’t remember hunting with temps in the 80s when I was elk hunting. I have had success where I’m going this year in years past and have killed some decent animals there. I just don’t remember the temps like this before, maybe they have been but I’m not sure.

They've been this high and not that long ago. Same discussions arose.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: jstone on September 05, 2020, 02:54:19 PM: In 2006 I had the clockum archery bull tag. It was hot. I slept on top of my sleeping bag
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 05, 2020, 03:03:03 PM: Well, it’s go time. Never been shy about being aggressive and stacking miles on boots. Go big or go home.... lol.
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: bowhunterty on September 09, 2020, 07:11:24 AM: It won't change what the elk are going to do. Killed most of my bulls when its above 70 in the day. From the Blues to the coast. Called them in. The issue in these temps is the meat. Plus the elk will be around water sources which are cool areas
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 09, 2020, 07:19:34 AM: Had the kids up grouse hunting last night and the bulls were popping off pretty good. Elk will do what elk do regardless, its just a lot less enjoyable when its 95° on Saturday :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hot temps and RUT
Post by: xX Let ER Rip Xx on September 09, 2020, 07:26:50 AM: I was out deer hunting in the area I’m going to be elk hunting in over the weekend and heard a few faint bugles and some cow talk. I have some water sources where I’ve seen plenty of sign and cows earlier last month. Should shape up to be a good season for me. First time in a while with the work schedule and other things going in that I’ve been able to get the hole early season off for archery. Can’t wait...!