Elevation & Migration
Elk Ecology with Randy Newberg
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4m 6s
Migratory elk present another challenge to the late season elk hunter. Cold and snow often dictates the elevation at which elk will be found. Using his knowledge of the environmental conditions that drive elk to lower elevations has helped Randy to fill more than one elk tag. In this chapter, he gives you a real world example, showcasing how adapting to the conditions of the season and the day helped him to fill an elk tag while other hunters struggled to find elk.
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Bedding Behavior & Terrain Use
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