During the elk archery season I called in two big bulls with a cow call. This is in the rut and I wondered why the two bulls wer

[Cowiche Buddy]

During the elk archery season I called in two big bulls with a cow call. This is in the rut and I wondered why the two bulls were traveling together.

[JM1993]

Those two bulls might of just been starting the rut. I know this is the case at times with whitetails so im guessing elk sometimes start late aswell.

[6phunter]

menage trois? all animals are individuals never assume what one will do,that the other neccesarily will do the same.

[Buglmin]

They may be 2 satellite bulls that got their butt kicked and are traveling together.

[RES1956]

Never called up an elk, but I have called in a lot of turkeys. It is not uncommon to have multiple gobblers come in together, so I would assume that it would not be unusual for elk to do the same.
They are all looking for the same thing. I think Buglmin probably had it right, cause a herd bull usually won't leave his harem, just guessing though,,