Nutritional Demands in Fall
Elk Ecology with Randy Newberg
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In the post rut and late season periods, calories become one of the dominant factors driving elk behavior. Where can they get the most calories, with the least effort, while staying safe? In this chapter, Randy takes you through how he identifies the types of feeding areas most likely to be utilized by elk in October and November.
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