Wy wilderness area

[Bukwild3]

Can I expect elk rutting in archery season outside of these areas. As a nonresident would it be best to go as late as possible in hopes of a front to push animals out?

 

[Wy067]

Not quite sure what you're asking... I've hunted several areas in and around the wilderness areas of south central WY and rutting occurs where the elk are regardless of whether they are in a wilderness area or not. Difficult to pinpoint a date, but I usually try for the mid-late September time frame for the start/peak of rut activity. And, while I've been snowed on plenty of times elk hunting in September, I haven't seen a storm that early that would push elk (yet...).

 

[reelnmn]

So this is only my second season hunting so take what I say with a grain of salt. Moved to Wyoming last year and was only able to hunt at the tail end of the rut. As Wyoelk mentioned all elk rut but whether they are vocal or not primarily depends on hunting pressure. Not to discourage you but I spent several days in south central Wy last year and didn't see one elk. Heard a couple bugles early in the morning but never laid eyes on one.

As for your second question, I wouldn't expect a front to push the elk lower during archery season. Last year was mild and elk were still high even at the end of October.

 

[Bukwild3]

Thanks