Post by: Rufenit on April 02, 2012, 08:29:51 PM
We were hoping to hunt the last week of the season which ends on the 23rd of September, however the outfitter is booked for those dates and he is trying to convince us that the first part of September is just as good.
I have always known the elk to be more vocal later in September but since I am new to archery I am not sure if it would be wise for us to go that early.
If anyone can tell me if they have been successful in early sept. I would be very appreciative. Thank
Post by: head hunter on April 02, 2012, 08:45:22 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on April 02, 2012, 08:58:30 PM
I always go opening weekend.... I havent killed a bull yet. But most of it is due to logistics and not nessacarilly a lack of elk encounters. U already have the logistics part taken care of it sounds like in the way of a drop camp.
My experience is that how key elk vocalization is to a hunt being "good" depends on several factors weather, TERRAIN, the hunters goals, and hunter pressure. The area I hunt has no pressure in the times I am going. The terrain lends itself fairly suitable to spot and stalk, and bulls are responsive to cow calls. Herds tend to be smaller groups and bigger bulls seem to secumb to cow calls quicker. Bulls bugle but its not the frenzy that is the later part of september. But if your in an area with more pressure, bulls may clam up, and if the terrain is such that alternate methods of hunting can be successful you could be setting yourself up for disapointment. In the end alot will depend on what your comfortable with.
Post by: Rufenit on April 06, 2012, 07:45:48 PM
It looks like we will be packing in about 20 miles with little to no pressure. Sounds like this area is good for spot and stalk. Along with cow calling it might begood. But, as you have indicated the bulls could be very vocal early. Just a roll of the dice.
Post by: heavy hauler on April 06, 2012, 08:55:13 PM