When it comes to ideal elk... - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

It’s that time of year when elk are beginning to give birth to calves, and grizzly bears are on the prowl, seeking out these vulnerable new lives as a vital food source. This season unfolds as a high-stakes game of hide and seek in the wild. The newborn calves hide very still, scentless, precisely where their mothers stow them away for safety. Meanwhile, grizzlies use their keen noses, much like bird dogs, gridding the landscape in search of these hidden treasures. In another strategy, grizzlies

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Elk Mating Season