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The Elk Rut

Bull elk over the age of 3 years usually begin bugling shortly after they shed their velvet: from mid-August to early September. Within two to three weeks of shedding their velvet the older bulls begin associating with the cows. During the next few weeks the bulls will try to gather as many cows as they can into a harem, and try to protect them from...

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Understanding Elk 101

Elk are grazing animals; therefore they are primarily a species found in the plains, open forest and semi-open forested mountains. However, they are very adaptable and thrive in the sparsely forested areas of the badlands of the Dakota's, and the semi-desert areas of...

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Elk Scouting

Scouting is important for hunting any animal. Unfortunately most non-residents, and many residents, do not have the luxury or time to scout an area for elk. For those who cannot scout there are some ways to increase their success rates. The most obvious way is to use the...

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Elk Calling Tips

Determining what call to use when you are hunting elk is not a matter of what time of the year you are hunting, but which sex and age class elk you want to attract. Cows don't normally respond to any call, other than a Fighting Squeal, because...

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