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Originally Posted by FlyTheory
Hey everyone,
I have a few questions on elk hunting in Alberta. I see that the rifle season opens half way through sept, which seems to be mid-rut. I know the rut varies from year-to-year, though. Do any of you rifle-elk hunters call in elk when rifle hunting? I know it’s more of a bow hunting practice, but I’ve been looking up info for a few weeks trying to clarify things.
Thanks
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From my experience Peak elk rut is right around when rifle opens, mid sept.
Rut doesn’t vary from year to year. It’s has to do with ( photo period ) which is length of day light. It maybe a difference of an hour or 2 each year.
So when people say it’s a late rut, it’s an early rut is not true. The rut is the same time each and every year.
If you’re planning to go elk hunting during opening day of rifle, be prepared for lots of other hunters, but they elk will be rutting.