For cow elk, it’s all about the food – and getting a LOT of it. Knowing what types of forage are available and where to find it is your first step. Randy Newberg breaks down the types of vegetation and nutritional needs sought by cow elk so you can better understand and find them on your hunt.  As a hunter, knowing the time of year and the types of forbs that are available on a given landscape helps you get into the mindset of a cow elk. They are constantly moving, grazing and in search of more nutrition, at the lowest risk, while having to expend the least amount of energy. These tricks will lead you to the “where” cow elk will be in the unit you are hunting in early archery to late rifle season.