1st Rifle and sudden weather change

[bruceleroy]

Out in western CO and weather has been consistent for about a week. 70s during the 50 at night. Some weather just rolled at 9500 ft. 40 degrees at 130pm and light snow/rain mix.
The local warden says the rut isnt over. Makes sense from bugling a ways off.
In a situation like this would tonight potentially be a good hunt with the weather if it stops? Am I done for the night? Should I go ahead and risk sporadic bugles and or cow calls?

 

[Grant K]

I'd be out whether it stops or not, I've done pretty well in storms, elk should be up feeding in or close the timber.
In my experience, the bugling stops pretty quickly once the rifles start going off but if you hear a bull bugle he may be hot enough to call in, in general I wouldn't expect to get a response to a locator bugle but you might call in a silent bull.

 

[tdhanses]

Why would you stop?

 

[BRTreedogs]

Well you can't kill one if you're not out there.

 

[bruceleroy]

Fair enough. Left camp jeaded to the dark wet timber!

 

[Dave0317]

Let us know if you see anything! Always cool when a hunch and little extra time in the woods pays off.

 

[rayporter]

you are not the only hunter out there. elk are being pushed all the time by other hunters and they could come to you, if you are up and ready.