22N Scouting

[jeffro]

I have the early 22N rifle hunt. Ive been doing some scouting, but havent seen as much as Im wishing to see. Im scouting areas where I know hold elk, and where they have been rutting for the past few years. I know this from the sign, and from seeing them there last year during the rut. I know the rut has not even began to start, but I sure wish I was seeing more elk. Has anyone else been having a hard time finding elk with the heat that we have been having. Just wondering what others are experencing. Thanks for any input.

[Browning'sCustomMeat]

Ill go out on Wednesday and see what I can find....

[matthewp45]

I thought it was to early for any rutting activity as well but, Friday morning while on my archery antelope hunt in unit 1. There was an elk that bugled s couple times at first light and the last time he bugled another bull answered him down in the bottom of the canyon. After that a ton of coyotes responded by barking and howling. It was pretty cool.

[azelkhunter2]

Hello...I had that tag in 08...And have been up looking around for a late season tag that a buddy has..I have a lot of info I can pass along..And a 390ish bull that should rut close to where he is right now...Dave 602/228-1719

[jeffro]

Ive heard that a few times. Its always very cool. Keep us posted on your antelope hunt. Good luck

[jeffro]

Just got back from scouting, and saw a ton of game. 8 bulls 275 to 360. One coues that would have gone around 100in, and a large Lion tom. It was nice and cool, and the game was out for a long time. Heard a bit of bugleing, and saw a nice bull walloring, and tearing up some trees. Had a great day in the field. If you see a bull walloring in an area, do you have a better chance that he will stay around there through the rut, instead of traveling far to find his cows.