Mature and immature bulls alike regroup after the rut. The big boys usually bring up the rear, though, so be patient if you spy a bachelor herd. (Shutterstock photo)
December 05, 2025
By Mark Kayser
The snag of boulders felt like home. Sure, the jagged, craggy surface did not resemble a La-Z-Boy recliner, but over the years it had become a base to begin and end several memorable hunts. It rests below a steep slope that post-rut bulls use as a last grazing opportunity before ducking into dark timber for the day.
As I nestled my rifle into my pack for stability, motion in the upper center portion of the slope grabbed my attention. A young bull stepped out, followed by another and then another. By the end of the parade, seven young bulls fed across the top as they moved toward cover. My binocular was busy as I scanned from the front of the line to the back, waiting for a mature...
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