Post rut rifle strategies for unglassable ghost bulls?

[a_noob_hunter]

jlhois?

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[A-Brakke]

Grew up in Washington hunting Cascade Roosevelts modern and archery. Not sure where you are, or elevations but this is my personal expierence.

Late season younger bulls where typically bachelored up 2-3, Mature bulls typically did it alone. The areas we hunted were very high pressure with 5% success rates. We consistently would take 1 bull a year between 3 of us. Typically we would look for steep blow down timber that’s hard to get through, with shelf’s in the mountain above…typically 2/3 the way to the ridge lines. Getting to these spots can be tough but thermals in the AM are typically blowing in your face so you have that. That said it’s a patients game really slow movements, watching your timber lanes, and knowing your thermals. Other than that I’d say get into those areas before light typically hike from 2-4am. Find a tree and wake up their bedroom. Last years, not massive by any means. But filled freezers.