newazhunter Report post Posted September 23, 2015 I thought with the heat, the bulls would be up way in the pines. But, I've seen several pictures of bulls being taken in the juniper areas (flats). Where would you go on day 1 of rifle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 23, 2015 whatever you prefer, theyre in both 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted September 23, 2015 If I had a rifle tag the pines would be my last option I want to be able to glass a big bull and move in for a shot under 300 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted September 23, 2015 I love the transition areas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Depends on the unit and where the big bulls are. That being said the lower stuff is what I like.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted September 23, 2015 As already said , depends on the unit. I say transitions imo... and if you are lucky to see any running with cows the night before find the closest water and the thick stuff between , in case you do not catch them in the open before 8 am, there will be a good shot they are hanging in the trees through the mid day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted September 24, 2015 What whale said... with my limited experience rifle + glassing = more ground covered James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 24, 2015 Also depends on WHICH rifle season. Early or late? If you drew a coveted early rifle tag, we saw big bulls everywhere from 6600' to 8950' last weekend. Scrub to pine/aspen. If you drew a late tag, I think it totally depends on weather. Last year was warm, and we saw WAY more bulls in the pines and transition areas. We actually saw very few elk at all in the lower elevations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted September 24, 2015 Pines for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonscaife Report post Posted September 24, 2015 Depends on unit and hunt. Scout, scout, scout, scout, scout, scout and when your done scouting, scout some more. You'll find the bulls where they are, then hunt them accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites