Early season elk calling

Tips and tactics bow hunting elk in september pure hunting. Many hunters are completely confused and dont even know where to start. When to use elk calls in the early in the archery season here in our area of colorado our experience is that opening day tends to be a vocal affair on most occasions for us. For me, a good location bugle is the basis of nearly every archery hunt.

This is usually more than enough to perk the interest of any elk within earshot. How to hunt elk in the early season rocky mountain elk. Early season can be an incredible time to kill a big bull, but it is also one of the more difficult times in many areas because the elk arent. How do you decide when to bugle and when to cow call. In this state, bulls are often easier to call into range than at any point other than the peak of the rutwhen they throw caution to the wind in pursuit. A bugle call is simply a long tube with a diaphragm inside that, when used correctly can allow you to sound like a bull elk. Brady millers 2018 early season backcountry hunting gear. In the episode, titus discusses creating the frenzy to call in a prerut bull elk, team strategies, solo hunting strategies, and more. Early season, start with cow chirps and cow calling subtly. What are some of the best early season elk calling tactics for early season elk.

Elk calling has the greatest potential for success during archery season, because the rut coincides with the bow hunting period. As far as calling sequences go, a little goes a long way in the early season and blowing on an estrus call or bugle every ten minutes is going to do. During the rut, bulls are completely focused on cows and do a lot of talking to the cows and to each other. A complete guide to early season elk hunting dwight schuh on. When it comes to elk hunting and elk calling, there are two main types of elk calls that most hunters will use at various time throughout the season. Early season elk hunting tactics calling elk is one of the first aspects of bow hunting in september hunters talk about. They want to know where cows are for mating potential. Included is a download link for a gear list excel spreadsheet. If there isnt much response, move to a locate bugle. The bigger more mature herd bull elk are staying to their solitary ways for the most part. Pro secrets for bowhunting earlyseason elk outdoor canada. Before diving too far into early season calling techniques i feel its important to first touch on elk behavior in this time frame. Several states offer archery dates beginning in august, and the early season is a.

Early season can be an incredible time to kill a big bull, but it is also one of the more difficult times in many areas because the elk arent typically fired up yet. How to hunt elk in the early season with kristy titus. The earliest ive ever had a bull come to a call was august 28. Brady millers detailed 2018 early season backcountry hunting gear list filled with information to help you pack for your next hunt. Try to use soft cow and calf calls with an occasional soft bugle. Success favors the prepared start scouting now and be ready for any season. He was alone feeding next to a pipeline, and i snuck to within 150 metres of him. There are so many variables and factors in calling elk that it can become overwhelming. As far as calling sequences go, a little goes a long way in the early season and blowing on an estrus call or bugle every ten minutes is going to do more harm than good. Calling elk in the early season is the most exciting aspect of archery hunting, but onx ambassador and host of skull bound t.