PaJay 1962
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I've hunted elk a few times, but in October with the rifle and not during the rut. I'm heading to western CO late next week with the muzzleloader. I just checked the temperatures in Rifle, CO (nearest town), and they're predicting highs around 80 each day and high 40's at night. Elevation in the mountains we'll be in is between 8500 and close to 10,000 feet.
1. What affect will this have on the elk rut?
2. Will they be active at night and lay down at first light?
3. Should I concentrate on north slopes and dark timber?
4. Will the elk say "**** the temperatures, the heat is on?!"
5. Suggestions on how to hunt them at this time in these conditions?
Thanks
Jay
1. What affect will this have on the elk rut?
2. Will they be active at night and lay down at first light?
3. Should I concentrate on north slopes and dark timber?
4. Will the elk say "**** the temperatures, the heat is on?!"
5. Suggestions on how to hunt them at this time in these conditions?
Thanks
Jay