Thanks for the input, much appreciated. Looking at the trees and the heights from the area I initially found: three of the trees that were within fifty feet of each other had about a 5" diameter, and they were shaved clean at about chest height. These weren't your typical smaller pines that I...
Thanks for the welcome! I'm going to try to scout this area as much as possible without spooking or leaving my scent all over the place. Its pretty tough to get in to but that's probably why the Elk like it.
Thanks for the welcome! And this is good to see. Every time I find a new area I try to think about time of year the Elk were there, but the rubs have always been a bit of a conundrum. I am going to go back to that spot this fall and see what shakes out. I'll keep yall posted!
Ok that makes me pretty excited, which means I won't be able to focus at work for the next....four months?! haha. SO I failed to mention in my earlier post that I hung a camera up in there and haven't been back there to grab it since its so darn far out there. However, as soon as shed season...
Ok, thank you so much for the response. The fact about the cow elk is something I keep forgetting....duh! I'm making a log book of various areas, elevations, etc where I have seen sign or elk at different times of year, but I realize weather, hunting pressure, disease, predators all can throw a...
Howdy everyone,
I'm new to posting on the forum but already a fan. Thanks to everyone who is here sharing in this amazing community. I have a question about elk and their use of rubs, seasonally, as it pertains to archery season. I do a lot of scouting, and a lot of hiking in Elk country, and am...