Originally Posted by DLALLDER
Originally Posted by K_Salonek
Placing a prediction for Colorado/central rockys elk every year, batting .500 , I am.
With the September new moon @ the 20th , I'll wager early rutting activities with an earlier peak around the 4th of October and less vocal bulls by the end of muzzle loading season ~ 1st rifle.
Banking the wager (swag) on the September new moon intensifying the shorting days.


Would you give me your prediction on the rut in, around the Plains, Thompson Falls area of Montana? The wife and I will be there
Late October/early November.


Again just a swag, betting earlier then your used to.
I am fairly certain the shorting days of fall help trip bulls into rut.
A new moon added to the sharp shortening on daylight to me seems to be a mood enhancer.

Clinging to my God, and my guns!