Initial Considerations
Re-Thinking the Rut
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In this video, Chris goes over two important initial considerations to set the stage for what he talks about in the series. While one of these considerations is vitally important for those hunting in Colorado, both have wide applicability to folks hunting elk in September no matter where you might be hunting.
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Annual Cycles of Elk
In this video, Chris goes over the annual cycle of both cows and bulls. Starting in the fall breeding season, Chris goes through the next 365 days and explains what goes on – both physiologically and behaviorally – with cows and bulls. These cycles are important to understand for the subsequent v...
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Factors Affecting Annual Cycles of Co...
In this video, Chris goes beyond the basic annual cycles of Elk (discussed in Video #3), and discusses the specific factors that can affect cow estrus cycles, and bull behavioral cycles.
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Weather and Habitat Changes
In this video, Chris goes over the "environmental" factors, herd dynamics, and habitat changes that can impact elk behavior and physiology, both of which may have impacts on cow estrus cycling and bull "rutting" behavior.
