Elk Rut in Colorado

[MtnMike2]

Thanks for the replies. The elk were bugling and I believe in rut a few years ago during muzzle loader which matches up to your description. I was able to kill a nice young elk which was really good meat.

I leave tomorrow for a first rifle season hunt. I'll be hunting public land in Routt NF. I am more than ready. But my biggest worry is other hunters. It's bound to be a popular spot so our strategy is to backpack in a ways off the road.