When are the bulls going to start rubbing there velvet off?

[Marc_350]

I was just curious when bulls generally start doing this. I've seen bulls still in velvet all the into archery and think that's pretty typical although I heard they will actually start sometimes in early August. Thanks.

 

[ArcherBen]

I saw two bulls that were rubbed last weekend.

 

[Marc_350]

Wow that's awesome thanks. All the ones I have seen are still in velvet. It's been about a week though since my last scouting trip.

 

[turbo1967]

It will vary with area and weather , bull to cow ratio and other things , In general early August for bigger bull  small bulls later ,I have seen spikes , 2 and 3 points in velvet in November .

 

[Marc_350]

Ok the two bruisers in my area still hasn't started aug 6 according to my trail cam. I'm sure they have started by now but who knows

 

[Elksox]

What area are you in?  In Northern Utah, they havent started yet.  According to my Trail cam pics on Aug 13th.

 

[Whiskeycreek]

I watched a 5x5 rub last week but saw a 5x6 in full velvet Friday . Hard to say but if it stays hot and dry it may take a bit . I have seen a few cam pics of rubbed bulls but I think it depends on location and night temps .

 

[Marc_350]

Friday dang Sweet thanks. That's good info.

 

[Rewdster71]

Last Tuesday In S. Colorado

 

[Rewdster71]

Same bull with another still in velvet 2 days later (Last Thurs)

 

[Marc_350]

Sweet thanks for the pics. The bulls in my spot were all still in velvet on the 8th. Looks like you have a good time in front of you. Is this an OTC unit. I don wanna k ow the unit or even a single town remotely close. I'm just used to huntin elk in timber and mountains and the brush deserty country looks like it would be a lot of fun to hunt.

 

[hank4elk]

Saw a rubbed out small bull the other night,first one I've seen this year in NM. Most of the bulls I have seen the last few days are still in velvet.
But did see a fresh rubbed little juniper yesterday afternoon, first rubbed tree of the year. A couple miles from my place.

 

[Rewdster71]

Its a RFW draw unit. Weve seen some good ones this year. These guys are decent but not close to the best ones weve seen but they were the only pics I had of a bull that was hard-antlered if you will.

 

[live4thehunt]

I hunt in Southern UT and I have 2 very nice 6x6's that just rubbed this week!  The tree just behind where my trail cam was pointed got destroyed by this bull and the rub was still fresh with blood on it.  Later that day on my way back to camp saw 2 nice spikes, couldn't get a shot before they ran off, but they were both still in velvet. 

It usually depends on the weather in the area and if they've gone into pre-rut yet. GL out there!

 

[Marc_350]

Sweet thanks. Do you like hunting in the brush desert country more for elk then way up in the aspens. I just have to say the word aspen and I get chills down my back gosh I love this.

 

[Rewdster71]

I do both high country elk and lower elevations, both have pros and cons and different sets of challenges. In the end I just love chasing bulls with my bow and getting close. Some of the coolest encounters Ive had with elk I didnt get a shot or wasnt hunting. Dont know what it is but elk bring such an intense experience for me when I see them up close, nothing like it that I have ever experienced.

 

[Marc_350]

Sweet thanks for the info, and goodluck to you.