desertpointbrian
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it seems a little early but the rut is in full on mode. I watched several bulls last night going crazy on the Manti unit.
That's good news for us muzzy guys!?I was on the Wasatch this last weekend. It was very quiet. Little to no action going on. My friend that i am helping is a little frustrated. I told him he has a few strikes against him this year. The early hunt dates and the 2+ months of HOT AND DRY weather and all the Covid cases out there and deaths. I think most of the cows and calves have died from the covid. Anyways, Good luck!
Finally had a few smaller bulls coming in on cow calls. Only one rag horn that bugled. Nothing crazy. Not sure why Utah has to stick it to archery hunters and totally hand LE rifle hunters the middle of the rut. Maybe it's just a money thing! I'm sure we will get a least one day of some rut activity.
And yet Utah's elk hunting is second to only Arizona as far as quality is concerned.If it was a money thing, you would think they would only let archery hunters hunt the rut, and give out more early archery tags, and more late rifle and muzzeloader tags? Idk for sure, but Utah has it completely backwards. Mostly every other state in the west gives archery hunters better dates, and gives a handful of early rifle and muzzleloader tags.
For sure, Utah definitely manages for quality over quantity. I don't think quality would dip very much, however, if they let archery hunters have a few extra days in September.And yet Utah's elk hunting is second to only Arizona as far as quality is concerned.
If you like the rifle dates better, switch to rifle... just sayinFinally had a few smaller bulls coming in on cow calls. Only one rag horn that bugled. Nothing crazy. Not sure why Utah has to stick it to archery hunters and totally hand LE rifle hunters the middle of the rut. Maybe it's just a money thing! I'm sure we will get a least one day of some rut activity.
I just love chasing bugling bulls with a bow, a man can wish can’t he??Guys... it’s the first of September. Take a breath, it’s a long month
Hobble me up one for the Sept 21 muzzy hunt!?No but we all have a calendar and the hunt is ending on the 11th. I have been archery hunting elk for over 20 years and yes I have killed elk late August and early September but I have to agree with Ruger and just give archery hunters a few extra days in September. I don't think it would be that difficult to fit them in. The Wasatch elk seem to be in very good condition from what I have seen on my cams and on the hoof. Good luck guys this last week.
I just love chasing bugling bulls with a bow, a man can wish can’t he??
I always thought it peaked around 20th....The rut will start kicking in around September 20! Apply for your hunts accordingly.
The amazing thing is you found that much water.Bulls are active where I have been playing on the Wasatch. They are starting to hit wallows pretty hard and we saw a good herd bull with about 20 cows come in right at dark.
He was screaming all the way from the timber to the water.View attachment 12594View attachment 12595View attachment 12596
Yes it sure is, it was like finding a treasure chest.The amazing thing is you found that much water.