This Sequence has proven to be extremely successful over the years calling in the cagiest bulls. Some of the toughest bulls to call live in heavy cover or dark timber that cannot be glassed. I've found that those bulls that bugle once or twice & no more are very callable bulls when a good reason is given them to come check you out! Calling to & hunting rutting bulls is a no brainer in most situations but rare is the day that this is happening, instead most of us hunting OTC Public Land elk are confronted with those lazy or lethargic one bugle bulls. Here's a method to consider that has been very good to me!
This Sequence will be added to the ElkNut APP for those that already have it so no need to worry about jotting down notes.
I want to explain Why, When & How it works so it will take several posts so it's not all jumbled together. Feel free to ask questions!
The Slow Play Breeding Sequence!
The Breeding Sequence in 'Slow Play' form can attract just about any bull, you will need patience and confidence as you allow the situation to develop on These Less Aggressive Bulls. These are bulls that do not have cows in estrus in their vicinity so little bugling is taking place. Be mindful that this Sequence can also be used during any Phase of the Rut or Moon Phase, the real difference during these slow times and rutting bulls is you will need to be more patient yet convincing to lure these non-rutting bulls your way!
Where & When To Use It!
The first hour of daylight when most elk are still in their feeding / watering areas is one place to consider.
Be mindful this is not a dogging the herd sequence where the elk are in transition such as leaving feeding areas towards their bedding areas.
Elk are generally in these daytime bedding areas by 9:30 a.m. - 10: a.m. so anytime after that your odds increase they are in their bedding area! They will stay in that area for most of the day and can be vulnerable to this Sequence!
Awesome Honey-hole Spots!
In some dark timbered areas elk will feed; water and bed in the same area, these elk will rarely move from this small spot! In other words if you're in their feeding area you are also in their bedding area. These are awesome spots to locate and use this Slow Play Sequence! When in this area you could hear a bugle just about anytime; anywhere; they will rarely be out of earshot in these honey holes.
Why Does It Work?
The sounds we are going to cover and employ are the sounds a Real Bull and Cow would use when a bull is in the presence of a Cow Coming Into Estrus! This is why it is so effective on these bulls that only bugle once or twice and nothing you do can get them to bugle back!
ElkNut/Paul
This Sequence will be added to the ElkNut APP for those that already have it so no need to worry about jotting down notes.
I want to explain Why, When & How it works so it will take several posts so it's not all jumbled together. Feel free to ask questions!
The Slow Play Breeding Sequence!
The Breeding Sequence in 'Slow Play' form can attract just about any bull, you will need patience and confidence as you allow the situation to develop on These Less Aggressive Bulls. These are bulls that do not have cows in estrus in their vicinity so little bugling is taking place. Be mindful that this Sequence can also be used during any Phase of the Rut or Moon Phase, the real difference during these slow times and rutting bulls is you will need to be more patient yet convincing to lure these non-rutting bulls your way!
Where & When To Use It!
The first hour of daylight when most elk are still in their feeding / watering areas is one place to consider.
Be mindful this is not a dogging the herd sequence where the elk are in transition such as leaving feeding areas towards their bedding areas.
Elk are generally in these daytime bedding areas by 9:30 a.m. - 10: a.m. so anytime after that your odds increase they are in their bedding area! They will stay in that area for most of the day and can be vulnerable to this Sequence!
Awesome Honey-hole Spots!
In some dark timbered areas elk will feed; water and bed in the same area, these elk will rarely move from this small spot! In other words if you're in their feeding area you are also in their bedding area. These are awesome spots to locate and use this Slow Play Sequence! When in this area you could hear a bugle just about anytime; anywhere; they will rarely be out of earshot in these honey holes.
Why Does It Work?
The sounds we are going to cover and employ are the sounds a Real Bull and Cow would use when a bull is in the presence of a Cow Coming Into Estrus! This is why it is so effective on these bulls that only bugle once or twice and nothing you do can get them to bugle back!
ElkNut/Paul