Security
Elk Ecology with Randy Newberg
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2m 30s
As hunting pressure increases, elk move to areas where they feel safe. Finding the areas where elk are able to escape from human intrusion becomes even more important as the season wears on. In this chapter, Randy covers the types of areas that bull elk in particular gravitate to in order to avoid hunting pressure.
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Daily Patterns
Elk typically follow a predictable pattern between feeding and bedding areas. In this chapter, Randy takes you through his system for identifying feeding and bedding areas, and the travel routes between them.
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Bedding Behavior & Terrain Use
During daylight hours, elk spend more time bedded than on their feet. Elk bed where they feel safe and comfortable. Elk use their nose, ears, and eyes to keep themselves safe, and they bed where they can utilize all these senses to ensure they make it through the day.
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Applying It- Real-World Scenarios
Time to put it all together. In this chapter, Randy takes you through utilizing the knowledge gained from the previous chapters in this course to develop a real-world hunting plan for your upcoming hunting season.