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I've hunted the Tioga quite a bit. And contrary to the Rocky Mountain Elk on the eastside of the state. I've always had the best luck hunting Roosevelts early in the season. They rut just as hard as the Rocky Mt. Elk, and can be very aggressive, especially catching those bulls early, as they are cruising. Most times, Roosevelts come in quietly in the early season. They can be called in, but usually don't make a sound. So your best bet is when you set up and call, is to wait at least 30 minutes before moving on. They most likely will NOT come in screaming, and all you are listening for is a break of a branch, or the rustle of some brush. Your shots will be close, due to the brush, and things happen really fast, because of the limited visibility.
If you are not from the area, and would like to get in touch with a great guide, who is a 5th generation elk guide in the middle of the Tioga, I would gladly get you in touch with him.
Good luck !!!
If you are not from the area, and would like to get in touch with a great guide, who is a 5th generation elk guide in the middle of the Tioga, I would gladly get you in touch with him.
Good luck !!!
Thanks Shay.
I have a friend who owns some land and has Elk on it that we will be going after. My new job is requiring us to put down what dates we want off this year next week, so I needed to see which dates (first week, second week, etc) would give me the best chances at getting a bull and or cow.
I have a friend who owns some land and has Elk on it that we will be going after. My new job is requiring us to put down what dates we want off this year next week, so I needed to see which dates (first week, second week, etc) would give me the best chances at getting a bull and or cow.
I would say if it was me, I would go first week. Get on them bulls before they get cowed up. I will get a buddy of mine to chime in on here as well. He is a great roosevelt hunter, he would have some good insight.....
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Jndeer,
If the elk your going to be hunting arn't going to get pressure because they are on private land, I wouldn't hunt them until they get pretty wound up...However, if there is any chance of them leaving or getting pressure from other hunters, i would be after them the first week..They will rut better later (3rd week) but will come as soon as the season starts...This is another late start year as well....
If the elk your going to be hunting arn't going to get pressure because they are on private land, I wouldn't hunt them until they get pretty wound up...However, if there is any chance of them leaving or getting pressure from other hunters, i would be after them the first week..They will rut better later (3rd week) but will come as soon as the season starts...This is another late start year as well....
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thanks oregoncritters.... it is private, but some people around his property hunt and it borders NF..so, we will probably hunt the opener and do our best...
are there any particular calls you find that work better than others?
thanks oregoncritters.... it is private, but some people around his property hunt and it borders NF..so, we will probably hunt the opener and do our best...
are there any particular calls you find that work better than others?
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Not really, get efficient with a mouth reed call both for variety and to keep your hands free...I pack a ton of calls and just start going through them all on a bull. They generally bite on something...Good luck and keep us posted on how you do....
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JNDeer,
Just droppin by bout your question on calls. I would stay away from the hoochie momma and the terminator. Don't get me wrong they are great calls but the problem is that everyone uses them and the elk are schooled to those sounds. But like oregoncritters said above, get some mouth reeds. Primos improved diaphrams are easy to blow and doesn't take much to mimic the sounds of bulls and cows. All it takes is to get use to one diaphram, either it be single, double, or triple reed and you are set. For grunt tubes, I personally use the terminator grunt tube but without the blue reed. It's built to soften the tone of bugles and screams.
Hey good luck to you and Tioga is a good area to hunt. If it stays kool in the low 50's like last year, man hit the first week, they should be on fire.
Just droppin by bout your question on calls. I would stay away from the hoochie momma and the terminator. Don't get me wrong they are great calls but the problem is that everyone uses them and the elk are schooled to those sounds. But like oregoncritters said above, get some mouth reeds. Primos improved diaphrams are easy to blow and doesn't take much to mimic the sounds of bulls and cows. All it takes is to get use to one diaphram, either it be single, double, or triple reed and you are set. For grunt tubes, I personally use the terminator grunt tube but without the blue reed. It's built to soften the tone of bugles and screams.
Hey good luck to you and Tioga is a good area to hunt. If it stays kool in the low 50's like last year, man hit the first week, they should be on fire.
