- "The Rocky Mountain elk is a subspecies of elk and a close relative of the Roosevelt Elk. They can be found primarly in the Rocky Mountains and northwestern America. Even though they are similar in habit to the Roosevelt Elk the nature of their habitat presents new challenges during the hunt. The Rocky Mountain elk has a diverse range of habitat. Although it is mostly found in forest and forest edge near mountainous regions, it feeds in meadows and open country before moving back to the shelter of the forest. Even though the are not the largest animal in the elk family they do boast the largest antlers, which can weigh up to 18.00 kg. The bull weighs about 315.00 kg, while the smaller cow averages about 225.00 kg."
- ― In-Game Description
The Rocky Mountain Elk is located in the Silver Ridge Peaks reserve in the Rocky Mountains. It is a class 7 animal. It has a lighter color and a broader neck and shoulders than the Roosevelt Elk and can grow larger antlers, which is also reflected in the much higher trophy rating requirements.
Features
Description | |
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Behavior | Calm tempered and likes to roam |
Habitat | Forest, forest edge and meadows |
Senses | Highly tuned senses in general, particularly excellent hearing and smell |
Social | Males are solitary, females live in medium to large-sized groups |
Active | During day and dusk |
Recommended Equipment | Class 7 Ammo, Elk Caller, Elk Scent |
Species | Cervus canadensis nelsoni |
Difficulty | Hard |
Need Zone Times
Times | Activity |
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04:00 - 05:00 | Drinking |
17:00 - 18:00 | Drinking |
23:00 - 00:00 | Resting |
00:00 - 04:00 | Resting |
05:00 - 17:00 | Feeding |
18:00 - 23:00 | Feeding |
Shot scheme
Color code | |
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Red - Kills immediately | |
Blue - Kills very quick | |
Orange - Kills slowly | |
No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur Variants
Male
Female
Trivia
- The Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus Canadensis) is the official State Animal of Utah and one of the largest deer species on the planet.
- Their life span averages around 10-13 years, and they can weigh up to 500kg (1100lbs).
- Bulls will form antlers which may reach 1,2m (4 feet) above their head. They grow and shed a new set of antlers every single year, and during this growing season their new set of antlers will be covered in a furry coat called velvet. This coat is full of blood vessels, which bring all the necessary minerals to the antlers in order to grow them fast - up to an inch a day. The bigger their antlers are, the better luck with the ladies!
- At wintertime, bulls and cows grow dark manes around their neck as part of their winter coats.
- In real life, elk roam a variety of different habitats. This includes prairies, forested areas, sagebrush flats, deciduous forests, swampy valleys and mountain meadows.
- Rocky Mountain Elk are herbivores and feed on a wide variety of plants, including grasses, shrubs, trees and flowers. They are ruminants and have a four-chambered stomach in order to properly digest their diet.
- The iconic elk bugle (a bull's mating call) gave way to the term "rut" for the elk breeding season. "Rut" comes from the Latin word meaning "roar".
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