Learning - scored Elk of North America book

[Southernfriedwerewolf]

Thought I’d share with the forum in my excitement to finally find this book
Took awhile to find without paying $300 plus

Stole this one for $120

Great read, highly recommended

 

[Beendare]

I had it a long time ago….

The authors have never hunted archery seasons in some states with their claim that Elk don’t utilize 30% slopes

 

[Marble]

I had it a long time ago….

The authors have never hunted archery seasons in some states with their claim that Elk don’t utilize 30% slopes

I would have to agree with you. Killed plenty on slopes that steep.

I read a very long study about a year ago that detailed bedding areas and how elk preferred to bed on a slope closer to 15% IIRC. They used GPS collars to show where they bedded and fed over the course of several years. I would say that is generally the rule I look for when finding bedding areas. But I also know of long-established bedding areas with beds dug out where they will stay all day long that are on those really steep hillsides. It gives them a great view and is normally near multiple escape routes. Similar to how the mature Mule deer bed in a place that is tough to get to and even tougher to predict their route of escape.

I wouldn't mind getting one of those books. Be pretty interesting to see how it compares to my own experiences.

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