[FlyTheory]

Originally Posted by finner-duramax

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 ) witch is length of day light. It may 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.

Thank you finner