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Old 09-11-2014, 04:25 PM
bushman300 bushman300 is offline
 
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Default Will elk be pushed down because of this snow?

Last weekend I was archery hunting in the mountains in 402 and the elk were up high. Does anyone have insights into whether this snowfall will push the elk lower or should I head back to the high country?
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Old 09-11-2014, 11:28 PM
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They will likely be in the same place. The snow doesn't last long enough for them to be pushed down.
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Old 09-11-2014, 11:37 PM
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Elk are just slightly smaller than horses and horses can carry a man. This snow should be no problem for them. In fact, I would bet they just shake it off before it has a chance to accumulate.
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Old 09-12-2014, 12:48 AM
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Elk are just slightly smaller than horses and horses can carry a man. This snow should be no problem for them. In fact, I would bet they just shake it off before it has a chance to accumulate.
Well done.
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Old 09-12-2014, 01:11 AM
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Elk are just slightly smaller than horses and horses can carry a man. This snow should be no problem for them. In fact, I would bet they just shake it off before it has a chance to accumulate.
I think they come down for easier feed not bc they don't like snow on their back lol. There is no running from that in alberta.
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Old 09-12-2014, 09:16 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. Will head back to the same spot.
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