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In this ElkNut webinar, Paul breaks down what actually works in the early season—and why bull sounds (not cow calls) are often your best weapon before the rut explodes. He explains how to run key ElkNut sequences like Advertising/Display and Slow Play, when to ignore a bugling bull vs when to engage, and how to ramp up into a Full Send Challenge once a bull commits inside that critical distance. You’ll also learn: How Paul defines early season vs peak rut (and what changes in elk behavior) Why bulls “hang up” (and why setup is usually the real problem) How to deal with OTC pressure by finding overlooked pockets between access points How long to sit a setup when you know elk are there vs “trolling” Paul’s take on full moon and rut timing, plus how he uses night locating Real examples of switching gears mid-encounter to make silent bulls slip in If you’re prepping for September and want a practical, field-proven approach to calling pressured elk—this one’s packed. 🎯 Want the full sequences + examples Paul references? Check out the ElkNut app (Advertising/Display, Slow Play, Setups, Herd Bull tactics). 🦌 Elk Hunting Webinar | SEO-Optimized Chapters 00:00 – Early Season Elk Hunting Webinar (ElkNut Live) 00:36 – Elk Hunting Gear Giveaway | Matrix Targets 01:03 – Early Season Elk Hunting Strategy Explained 02:35 – Why Cow Calls Don’t Work Early Season (Use Bugles Instead) 03:06 – Early Season Bull Elk Sounds & Silent Approaches 04:37 – Slow Play Elk Calling Tactic (When It Works Early Season) 06:06 – Choosing the Right Elk Calling Sequence 07:38 – Why You Should Ignore Distant Bugling Bulls 09:03 – When to Use the Full Send Challenge on Bull Elk 10:57 – Early Season Elk Calling Success Story (August Hunt) 13:29 – Adjusting Elk Calling Tactics When Bulls Go Silent 14:21 – Territorial Bulls vs Hot Cow Behavior Explained 16:53 – Reading Bull Elk Aggression, Satellites & Pressure 20:11 – Elk Rut Timing Explained (Early Season vs Peak Rut) 22:03 – Full Moon Elk Hunting Strategy (What Actually Works) 24:17 – How to Locate Bugling Elk During the Rut 25:21 – How Long to Wait After an Elk Calling Sequence 26:14 – Why Patient Calling Kills More Elk 28:03 – Silent Bulls Are Coming In (Critical Elk Calling Tip) 30:12 – Wind Strategy for Elk Hunting (Avoid Getting Busted) 32:04 – OTC Elk Hunting Pressure & How to Beat Other Hunters 34:29 – Finding Hidden Elk Pockets Between Access Points 36:18 – Why You Don’t Need Binoculars for Timber Elk Hunting 41:33 – How to Call in a Herd Bull With a Hot Cow 45:24 – Clearing Satellite Bulls Before Engaging the Herd Bull 48:02 – Full Send Challenge Distance & Timing Explained 50:37 – Using Cow Sounds to Break a Herd Bull 56:55 – What to Do When a Bull Elk Hangs Up 58:45 – Elk Calling Setup Mistakes That Cost You Bulls 01:01:20 – A Full Day of Elk Hunting With the ElkNut 01:03:16 – Bugling to Locate Elk in Timber (Pro Strategy) 01:07:32 – Subtle Elk Sounds That Make Bulls Commit 01:11:52 – Do Elk Return to Pre-Rut Bedding Areas? 01:14:39 – Early Season Elk Hunting Advantages Explained 01:20:06 – Night Elk Calling Strategy to Locate Bulls 01:22:26 – How Many Times to Call at Night (And When to Move) 01:25:50 – Best Elk Hunting Elevations by Western State 01:29:12 – Elk Hunting Pack Setup & Pistol Carry System 01:32:44 – How to Gain Confidence Bugling for Elk 01:36:08 – Final Elk Hunting Advice & Season Preparation Tips #ElkHunting #ElkCalling #ElkNut #PublicLandElk #Bowhunting #OTCElk #Bugling #RutPrep