As you guys can see by the posts here, elk in different areas achieve peak bugling at different times, and they breed at different times. I've been trying to compile a chart of peak elk bugling dates, and peak breeding dates. If any of you have dates when peak breeding occurs in your area (from your state biologist) let me know and I'll put it on the chart. I'd really appreciate it. Maybe we can get the magazine to post the dates next year.
The one-hundred-and-forty 3+ year old bulls here in Minmnesota were still bugling 2 nights ago, but with less bugling every 5 minutes than they were last week. I expect they are winding down, but if last year is any indication, they will continue bugling until mid-November.
I saw a bull chasing a cow 2 days ago, but the herd only has 3 bulls and 100 cows. The same bull has been the dominant since Sept 1, but he is getting pretty worn out, and the #2 bull started sneaking in and breeding cows during the first week of October, just like last year. I'll have a lot of new information in my "Elk Addict's Manual" for next year.

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