Dense Timber in September

[trophyhill]

Yes, and I need zero fingers to count the number of reply I've gotten from a locator bugle...with the exception of other hunters (I've confirmed with binos)

You must be hunting heavily pressured otc units like the rest of us i wouldnt give up on the locate bugle just yet though. Its a great tool when used in the right place at the right time. Even in pressured areas. Timing is everything. Of course a little luck doesn't hurt either.

 

[theleo91386]

All of the above.

 

[Wapiti1]

Yes, and I need zero fingers to count the number of reply I've gotten from a locator bugle...with the exception of other hunters (I've confirmed with binos)

In areas of heavy pressure that seem dead, but I know hold elk, I'll hike in and call at midnight, or two hours before dawn. The hills will light up with bugles sometimes. Next morning, I'll be right where the closest bugle was, and work that area with lost calf mews. Usually after I consult a topo map and SWAG where they are and are bedding. More often than not, I'll get a response from an elk, maybe cow, or bull. Usually soft, but enough that I can use it.

I love thick timber country. It eliminates the road hunters and usually helps with pressure. Any elk that is visible is a gift that keeps everyone else out of my hair.

Jeremy

 

[Donny Land]

You are missing the best option. Stalk through the timber while listening for elk and reading sign.

Yup! That's how we do it, and have been very successful.

 

[5MilesBack]

Yup! That's how we do it, and have been very successful.

That's how I always rifle hunted during Oct and Nov with good success, but my goodness.......why hunt during the rut if you're not going to use it to your advantage?

 

[Banger]

Honestly, all 3. Certainly depends on all the variables that happen with elk hunting.

 

[Dos Perros]

Guys, it’s elk in the rut. Rip them bugles.

 

[OleoOutfitters]

Thanks again for all the great thoughts in this thread!

 

[Gerbdog]

I do all three options, i prefer moving and calling, but it gets difficult to pass up those well used wallows. I had a day this last season sitting on a wallow where i was talking to 3 different bulls around me for hours.... So i kind of applied two of the options together. It was a warm day and figured one of them would come to visit me at any moment.... sadly they waited until last light and then winded me... dang it.... next time im opting for a more aggressive tactic when im in that position.

 

[Scoot]

Yes, and I need zero fingers to count the number of reply I've gotten from a locator bugle...

That's crazy-- I've gotten hundreds upon hundreds of responses from locator bugle (from real elk).