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elk
The elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia. This animal should not be confused with the larger moose (Alces alces), to which the name "elk" applies in the British Isles and Eurasia. Apart from the moose, the only other member of the deer family to rival the elk in size is the south Asian sambar (Rusa unicolor).
Elk range in forest and forest-edge habitat, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves and bark. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year. Males also engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations which establishes dominance over other males and attracts females.
Although native to North America and eastern Asia, they have adapted well to countries where they have been introduced, including Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Their great adaptability may threaten endemic species and ecosystems into which they have been introduced. Elk are susceptible to a number of infectious diseases, some of which can be transmitted to livestock. Efforts to eliminate infectious diseases from elk populations, largely through vaccination, have had mixed success.
Some cultures revere the elk as a spiritual force. In parts of Asia, antlers and their velvet are used in traditional medicines. Elk are hunted as a game species; the meat is leaner and higher in protein than beef or chicken.
It was long believed to be a subspecies of the European red deer (Cervus elaphus), but evidence from a number of mitochondrial DNA genetic studies beginning in 1998 indicate that the two are distinct species. Key morphological differences that distinguish C. canadensis from C. elaphus are the former's wider rump patch and paler-hued antlers.
I am going out next week on my first Oregon elk hunt. I will stay very close to the truck. I have been thinking about my last hunt that took place in Montana toward the end of a general rifle season. My next door neighbor skipped his college classes and came along. We went down to the truck stop...
My son is leaving in the morning for Montana to hunt elk. There have been 11 grizzly sightings the past few weeks where he and his buddies are hunting. He had planned on taking his .300 Win Mag loaded with either 210 gr Accubond Long Range handloaded to about 2750 fps, or 180 gr Partitions at...
Three times in my life I have seen elk with tremendous racks. Not among the vast amount of Rocky Mountain elk but next to good ole I 5. I would like some input about the two seasons for coast elk. I will likely hunt the second as it is longer. The Stotts Mtn area is closest. The Alsea and Trask...
This will be my first year hunting elk and I am more than excited. The season is only a week long in the cascades region, and I would love to fill my bull elk tag.
The first question is that am I correct in thinking that come the 14th, the bulls are out of the rut?
Second question is if they...
i sold my 338, have 37 rounds of Hornaday superperformance rounds with 200 grain SST bullets. I have fired 10 (once) and probably have the other 3 rounds around here someplace. I also have a set of unused RCBS dies. I need the shell holder for my 7mm Remington. All in original boxes. The box...
Get ready for hunting season.
I bought these as a back up and only put them on in the house to make sure they fit. size 10 Wide or E2 as they call it.
NEVER been worn since and just sitting in my garage over a year. pretty much new.
$115 shipped to your door..
link to boots...
We got 1 cow elk so far out of our 3 tags- we used to have the Dallas Tannery and hide collection barrels around my local area, I havent seen collection barrels for years and the tannery shut down years ago as well. is there any place local that still takes or wants hides? some use to give you a...
I have for sale an Elk River receiver built AK. It has Elk River, Houston TX, Model ERTD on the bottom of the receiver, and the serial number (2###) and caliber (7.62x39) on the front. No other visible markings.
I bought this new in 2008, and it has sat ever since. It is in like new condition...
*SOLD!*
8 months old and well taken care of. Less than two hundred rounds fired through it.
This is a sub MOA carbon fiber masterpiece. Made in Utah. 18inch, hand-lapped (from factory) match barrel. Carbon fiber barrels last considerably longer than traditional, much stiffer, and dissipates...
i am in need of a hunting partner. i would like some one that does both deer and elk but one is ok as well. p/m me and if we are close we can figure things out. not shure at this point if i can make this year or not
This is a brand new never fired 700 AAC-SD in 308, bedded in a B&C stock, wyatts detachable box mag kit with 10rd steel mag, nightforce 20 MOA base, nightforce ultralite titanium 30mm low rings, 3 port brake, and bipod.
Also have a few boxes of 175gr sierra match king bthp that go with it...
Oregonians may soon be able to salvage roadkill meat
Oregonians may soon be able to salvage roadkill meat
Oregonians may soon be able to salvage the meat from roadkill deer and elk under a bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove).
Senate Bill 372 would...
So long story short I am taking @SparksFly elk, deer, and bear hunting this year, already have a great place for elk and bear (disclosed), but am wondering. We would be doing a spot and stalk or still hunting.
Elk:
I have a mouth call, do I need something to amplify the sound such as a form of...
Already started scouting in a couple of places along the coastal range. I don't expect anyone to give away their hunting spots or anything like that. I am just really looking forward to my first hunting season and wanted to share with somebody as my wife doesn't really share my hunting passion.
New Welcome Sign with Bull Elk
$35
This is new and has never been hung.
Excellent condition.
Approx. 15" x 12" x 3".
Not interested in trades and cash only.
503-830-7818