Hey HBC,

I got invited for the 2nd year to go Elk hunting in region 4 this September and I am wondering which week would most likely be most productive. The conventional choice would be to be out there on opening day, but thanks to the Corey Jacobsen article: https://www.elk101.com/2019/01/which...g-elk-in-2019/ it appears the first week rifle season leading up to a full moon.

Last year I was up on opening day for a week and only had one bugle and never saw any bull elk - but it was hot and smokey.

So I am wondering what the seasoned elk hunters would do? Less pressure but worse moon phase or wait a couple of weeks until the new moon at the end of the month?

Thank you.