New to Elk hunting. On my first day out bugled in a 5 x 5 Roosevelt. Awkward set-up and less than favorable wind. I’m actually not entirely sure if he winded me or saw me and realized I wasn’t an elk. Anyway, I’m thinking I might have another shot at this guy this season as Rosies generally have a limited home range, although I’m worried he’ll be desensitized to my bugle. My questions are: 1. Would you continue to target this bull this season? 2. How long would you wait to go back? A day, week, year? Any thoughts are appreciated.
If you didn't blow him out of the area, then I'd just give him a couple of days. Set up in a different spot too. I'd just change up my bugle a bit...use more/less voice inflection, use a bit higher pitch, etc. so it's a bit different. Be ultra careful to not let him smell you again, too many times and they'll usually move.
