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<blockquote data-quote="ricknolan" data-source="post: 302323" data-attributes="member: 9824"><p>I am considering changing my 3rd season elk rifle hunt to an archery hunt this year. Considering going back to Colorado unit 74. I have been looking at the season dates and when the peak rut is likely to occur based on moon phase. </p><p> </p><p>I have heard that the peak of the rut generally falls 25 weeks after Easter (6 months and 1 week). If this is true the 2009 elk rut will peak between September 28 and October 9th. The Colorado archery season runs from August 29 through September 27th, thereby missing the presumed peak of the rut. </p><p> </p><p>Assuming the rutting period generally lasts a full month; if a fellow hunted the last 10 days of the season (Sept 18 to 27) he would likely be hunting the beginning of the rut or during the "pre" rut. There is a new moon on Sept 19th which some consider being the best moon for day time activity.</p><p> </p><p>My question then becomes, (not withstanding the archery vs. rifle debate) am I better off bow hunting, every though I will miss the peak rut or staying with the 3rd season rifle hunt. </p><p> </p><p>Good news for 2010, the peak rut hits between September 20 and October 1st.</p><p> </p><p>Your thoughts please</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ricknolan, post: 302323, member: 9824"] I am considering changing my 3rd season elk rifle hunt to an archery hunt this year. Considering going back to Colorado unit 74. I have been looking at the season dates and when the peak rut is likely to occur based on moon phase. I have heard that the peak of the rut generally falls 25 weeks after Easter (6 months and 1 week). If this is true the 2009 elk rut will peak between September 28 and October 9th. The Colorado archery season runs from August 29 through September 27th, thereby missing the presumed peak of the rut. Assuming the rutting period generally lasts a full month; if a fellow hunted the last 10 days of the season (Sept 18 to 27) he would likely be hunting the beginning of the rut or during the “pre” rut. There is a new moon on Sept 19th which some consider being the best moon for day time activity. My question then becomes, (not withstanding the archery vs. rifle debate) am I better off bow hunting, every though I will miss the peak rut or staying with the 3rd season rifle hunt. Good news for 2010, the peak rut hits between September 20 and October 1st. Your thoughts please [/QUOTE]
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