Questions tagged [elk]
Questions about elk
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How much cooler space is required for transporting an elk?
In going on an elk hunt, how much space do I need to store the quarters and meat for transportation home? Obviously this depends on the size of the animal but how much cooler space should I plan on?
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Are elk and deer colorblind to blaze orange/pink clothes?
During rifle season, hunters are required to wear blaze orange (some states also allow bright pink).
I have heard that deer and elk are color blind to blaze orange, is there scientific evidence to ...
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Were elk solely plains animals before the Europeans came?
Someone was telling me that elk were solely plains animals before they were driven to the Rocky Mountains. They mentioned the account of Lewis and Clark and that they said there were no elk in the ...
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When calling in elk during bow season, where should the caller be in relation to the hunter?
If you are hunting elk in a team of two people with one attempting to call it
in and the other to kill it, where should the caller be in relation to the hunter?
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How to tell the difference between elk and hunters using elk calls?
Sometimes when hunting elk, especially archery, you will hear elk calls and be unsure whether it is an elk or a human using an elk call.
How could one tell the difference?
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How to quarter an elk in the field
I slowly want to get prepared for my trip to the USA. I think about going for an elk. So I asked myself what may be the best way to quarter an elk in the field. What are the basic steps and techniques ...
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What precautions should I take when hiking among herds of elk?
During certain times of the year, some of the hiking trails near where I live wind through herds of elk standing on or near the trails. What precautions should you take when hiking among elk?
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