HOW TO HUNT ELK THE 1ST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER: OWN THE TRANSITION ZONE BEFORE THE RUT STARTS | EP. 239

September 1–7 is a positioning hunt—not a rut hunt. Early-season bulls are still focused on feeding, bedding and moving through predictable transition zones. Aggressive bugling and long calling sequences can educate elk before the rut ever begins.

Part one of this four-part September elk hunting series covers how to identify active feed and bedding areas, locate the transition routes between them, build a wind-safe setup and use a soft cow call only when it helps finish the final yards.

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