Elk rut

[trigger7mm]

How’s the elk rut going in your area. Here in the Wainwright area it’s in full swing!

[CanadianEh]

Not sure south of Calgary..

Todsy we Saw a lone spike, 1 nice 6x6 and a small 3 or 4 pointer.

None of them had interest in cow calls at all or any reaction to bugles.

[DeadEyeGardner]

That’s good to hear! Since I’m headed there for a week tonight.

[muirsy]

Not a peep from the property we were hunting SW of Calgary, granted the elk just didn't seem to be there right now.

Anyone seeing/hearing any action west of the trunk road?

[trigger7mm]

They’re screaming south of Wainwright

[bessiedog]

Ours are never super vocal....

I get a lot of tree smash responses..

But they are responding.

[kujoseto]

I take what the good Lord gives me.
But if you imagine yourself taking a cow and would regret it, hold out for the bull.

I simply want great meat in the freezer. Best to decide what you want and stick to it. Who cares what I think lol.

[DeadEyeGardner]

Exactly what was just said. You need to decide for yourself what it is you’re hunting for. Decide what you’d be happy with taking, and decide if you’d be ok with tag soup. Having someone else’s opinion on how to fill your tags isn’t really what it’s all about.

[johnnyfly]

Anyone still hear Bulls screaming....
last weekend they were still going pretty strong, just wondering if they have slowed down much this week?

[OL_JR]

Last couple days the elk have been pretty vocal all day around where I hunt. Haven't got one to take a chance on that cow that is dumb enough to hang out in the danger zone though . Sigh, if only fence lines were a suggestion rather than a rule.

[SouthWestRanger]

Young bull was bugling occasionally in my field Wednesday evening but not a whole lot of noise SW of Calgary. Hoping to connect tomorrow evening