Pines_N_Tines
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I'm new to elk hunting this year. I've been researching as much as I can. I'll be hunting Sept. 18th - 26th. It should be prime rut. I've read that depending on cow estrus cycles that the later part of Sept can be a rut rest phase while the bulls regain strength and the cows prepare to come into second cycle.
First of all have any of you experienced the elk going quiet during that time of year?
Secondly what strategies do you use if the rut does slow down.
And while your at it what do you feel is the biggest factor in kicking off the rut? Shorter days, colder temperatures, weather?
Thanks you your advice.
First of all have any of you experienced the elk going quiet during that time of year?
Secondly what strategies do you use if the rut does slow down.
And while your at it what do you feel is the biggest factor in kicking off the rut? Shorter days, colder temperatures, weather?
Thanks you your advice.