How to Read Elk Wallows and RubsAn early morning hike found me two-thirds of the way up a timbered mountain. (Photo/Scott Haugen)What Elk Wallows Tell YouElk wallows are more than just a place where bulls roll around to spread their scent. Look for Water FlowOver the decades, studying wallows has taught me a lot about elk behavior and elk hunting. I’ve caught multiple bears using elk wallows several days in a row, and not a single elk. With the primary rut only a couple of weeks away, the number of elk rubs quickly multiplies.