LAST EDITED ON Jun-07-17 AT 09:38AM (MST)[p]Finally got a elk tag in NV and now I'm feeling a little overwhelmed to make the most of it. Always thought if I drew this OIL tag for me, I'd try to scrape together enough $$ for a guide but with the seemingly high guide fees in this area and a son starting college this fall I just can't afford one this year.
So I've got a couple questions.
First the muzzleloader season has been moved up to Sept.1-16. Are these dates better or worse for the rut than the end of Sept? Especially for anyone who archery hunted it recently are the Bulls vocal in early Sept? Is calling or just chasing bugles most effective?
Secondly I've heard in the past that the biggest Bulls were in the wilderness. But recently I've been hearing that with increased tag quotas and more and more hunters going into wilderness with stock and on foot that it's not necessarily the case anymore. Is that true?
I'm capable of hiking and have packed out 3 Bulls in the last 4 years from a couple miles in roadless areas and should have a good friend with me. With my goal being a solid 340+ bull are there areas a mile or two from a road or trailhead, into the wilderness or outside, that I'd have a good chance to find one that size? Or is it that much better deep in the Jarbidge?
Planning on going the end of July to find some good camp spots and scout a little.
I appreciate any info you might have.
Thanks
So I've got a couple questions.
First the muzzleloader season has been moved up to Sept.1-16. Are these dates better or worse for the rut than the end of Sept? Especially for anyone who archery hunted it recently are the Bulls vocal in early Sept? Is calling or just chasing bugles most effective?
Secondly I've heard in the past that the biggest Bulls were in the wilderness. But recently I've been hearing that with increased tag quotas and more and more hunters going into wilderness with stock and on foot that it's not necessarily the case anymore. Is that true?
I'm capable of hiking and have packed out 3 Bulls in the last 4 years from a couple miles in roadless areas and should have a good friend with me. With my goal being a solid 340+ bull are there areas a mile or two from a road or trailhead, into the wilderness or outside, that I'd have a good chance to find one that size? Or is it that much better deep in the Jarbidge?
Planning on going the end of July to find some good camp spots and scout a little.
I appreciate any info you might have.
Thanks