ORIGINAL: trt sniper
When is the best time to go to Colorado to get the best of the elk rut in? I plan on going the 1st of September for a full week. Is it in full swing by then or should I wait a week or two?
Go at the beggining.
In Northern BC the buggling get goin about the 5th of Sept or so, and builds up the next few weeks to a fever.
The start of the bugle means the bulls are alone and no cows to screw up a stalk.Also they may come in, but if not will tend to hold their ground allowing you to stalk them.
Remember........... the bulls are bugling to send a location to the ladies and not to "challenge" other bulls as many hunters think. Get your head around that and you will do fine.
good luck