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Old 07-29-2009, 05:20 AM
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Howler
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History does show that the early season is a tough time to hunt and be successful here in CO. Warm weather, other people hiking/biking/camping etc. seem to still be out in force, and the elk aren't very vocal. Hope you've been worknig out to be in the best shape possible, you'll appreciate it.
Calling can work early season. We've called in bulls that never once bugled. We do a lot of "blind" calling early season, and it can work. If you can find some active wallows, sitting and waiting can work as well.
CO. has been experiencing a wet cool summer, so maybe this winter will come early, and maybe Labor Day weekend will bring a cold front with snow. If that happens, all the better as it might just get the elk worked up earlier this fall than in the past.
Good luck and shoot straight.
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