What does everyone do when they aren't bugling?

Craig Holland

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What does everyone do when they aren't buglin? Drew a good tag and one morning of bugling. Been out here 9 days and seen elk twice. Playing the wind and these things just aren't talking at all and it's September 17. Possibly warm weather, some hunting pressure don't know but it's really hard when they're not talking.
 

dirtclod Az.

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Weather is warm,no bugles spot and stalk. Don't know where your located,but Sept with warm weather in AZ it's not uncommon to hear no bugles.Cold weather mid-Oct they go nuts!:cool:
 

go_deep

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I'm no expert, but I'd get to a high elevation, and glass for a morning and a evening. At least figure out where they are and aren't.
 
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Craig Holland

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What does everyone do when they aren't buglin? Drew a good tag and one morning of bugling. Been out here 9 days and seen elk twice. Playing the wind and these things just aren't talking at all and it's September 17. Possibly warm weather, some hunting pressure don't know but it's really hard when they're not talking.
I'm in Wyoming.
 

JimP

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It doesn't matter to me if they are being vocal or not. I glass and I glass a lot, even if they are bugling you need to find them before you can plan a stalk to get to them. If you don't you are apt to spook a cow or a satellite bull which will ruin your whole day.
 

wy-tex

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Weather change coming, they should start talking more this weekend. Get up at night and listen , they are bugling then in our area. Get an idea where they are then go in and still hunt it. Wallows are key when it's hot too.
Bulls are just now getting harems up in our area too so look out for a satellite bull if you are calling.
 

mallardsx2

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Take a nap over a waterhole while your buddy shoots pine cones out of a slingshot at the pine squirrels. lol Its worked for me in the past.