Elk still be rutting?

[welder]

Kinda new to the elk hunting but, will it be too late to call elk next week? Or will they be shy to the cow calling?

[husky7mm]

Originally Posted by welder

Kinda new to the elk hunting but, will it be too late to call elk next week? Or will they be shy to the cow calling?

The elk respond to cow calls year round. It is their language. Even during the peak rut elk sometimes do not come to the call. There are many reasons but mostly it is because of predators, both 2 and 4 legged. A lot of areas are hard hit from that pressure, not just on the bull but the cows also. It can be a challenge. Sometimes I don’t call at all, just pattern the routes between food and bed and intercept. The call, any call gives my location away so I remain silent then so they don’t change routes.
Elk are vocal because of the rut from August to November with the peak of rut being right around now but sometimes they just won’t come to the call. There is a second peak somewhere around thanksgiving. The bright moon affects the day time responses as well so plan around that too. Its best to call with 2 people if the elk respond and don’t come in. The shooter moves in while the caller hangs back and keeps the elk going so the shooter can find them.

One thing is certain, you will not get one if you don’t go. Happy hunting!

[calgarychef]

They were absolutely screaming today.

[creeky]

Originally Posted by welder

Kinda new to the elk hunting but, will it be too late to call elk next week? Or will they be shy to the cow calling?

This coming week is the peak (wed thurs) IME.


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[Dick284]

There’s a definite possibility of a probable maybe.

[Family Hunter]

I’ve called one from inside the block over the fence on November 17 but did not shoot as he had broken main beam
Also called one out of posted land onto land we had permission on. It opening day Oct 25 and we did shoot that one
All began with a bugle followed by cow calls

[Erinawol]

We are up in grande prairie area and they stopped screaming on Wednesday . Been completely silent since then, watched a young satellite bull with a cow who would hear our calls and bugles but wouldn’t answer back.

Hoping to see them come back into second rut this week. Never a guarantee but cut lines/ travel lines and a whole lot of patience is what’s looking good right now.


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[skidderman]

Yesterday I saw one breeding but he was silent the whole time.

[Deezel]

Originally Posted by Erinawol

We are up in grande prairie area and they stopped screaming on Wednesday . Been completely silent since then, watched a young satellite bull with a cow who would hear our calls and bugles but wouldn’t answer back.

Hoping to see them come back into second rut this week. Never a guarantee but cut lines/ travel lines and a whole lot of patience is what’s looking good right now.


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By looking at the date, I'd say they're getting educated.

[Mountainaccent]

Still going hard north of town lots of small 3x3 and 4s nothing called in so far worth tagging yet!

[Erinawol]

Originally Posted by Mountainaccent

Still going hard north of town lots of small 3x3 and 4s nothing called in so far worth tagging yet!

Where are you located?


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[Full Curl Earl]

Things were quiet today in Wainwright country, but it was warm today.

[Mountainaccent]

Originally Posted by erinawol

where are you located?


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[DRhunter]

I was out Saturday and bugled back and forth with a bull, got within about 75 yds, but couldn’t close from there. This was in the porkies.

DR


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[Big Grey Wolf]

Skidder, just like us guys we do not bugle while breeding, just some moaning!

[JeanCretien]

Saddle they were screaming at about 4 am for maybe an hour this weekend. They know what’s up.


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