Module 7 - Introduction to Locating Elk
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1m 13s
While scouting finds areas where elk are likely to be later, locating identifies where they are right now. Survey results show that locating elk is the second most important skill for consistent success and many unsuccessful hunters cite difficulty finding elk as their main challenge.
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