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HOW DO MATURE BULL ELK BEHAVE AFTER THE RUT? | EP. 251
What happens to mature bull elk after the September rut winds down?
In this episode, Matt Hartsky draws from 34 years of elk hunting and guiding experience to explain how mature bull behavior changes after the breeding season. He covers the transition from September into October, why proven rut tactics can suddenly stop producing, and what post-rut hunters need to understand before choosing where and how to hunt.
If you’re planning an October rifle elk hunt, searching for post-rut bulls, or wondering why a bull disappeared after leaving his cows, this episode will help you understand the…
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