Elk in Quebec and Ontario: Attractant Guide for the Late-Summer Rut

Hunting Elk in Quebec and Ontario

Elk are found in certain parts of Quebec (notably the Gaspésie and the Bonaventure area) and in several zones of Ontario (mainly the north of the province). Hunting them is one of the most intense experiences on the continent — and attractants play a crucial role.

The Late-Summer Rut

Unlike moose and whitetail, which rut in the fall, elk are in the rut from late August to mid-October — the late-summer warm spell lines up with peak activity. Rutting bulls are loud, visible and predictable. This is the best time to use scent attractants.

Attractant Strategy for Elk

THE BEAST is effective on elk during the pre-rut. Mineral sites with MIN-PROX (suited to elk as well as deer in general) build summer visiting habits you can take advantage of on opening day.

Calls + Attractants: The Winning Combination

Elk bugling combined with a scent-attractant site is deadly effective. A bull that answers a call closes the distance even faster if he picks up matching pheromones. See ProXpédition products