Use Snow, Rain and Cold to Hunt ELK, Bears and MULE DEER Like a Pro
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In this episode, Cliff delves into the behavior of bears, deer, and elk when faced with various weather conditions such as rain, snowstorms, and temperature fluctuations. He shares insights on how these environmental factors impact hunting strategies and success rates for each species. From bears slowing down during rain to elk moving to higher elevations after a snow melt-off, Cliff provides valuable tips and observations based on his extensive hunting and guiding experience. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or only a wildlife enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding and adapting to wildlife behavior in changing weather conditions.
00:00:00
Introduction
Cliff introduces the topic of how bears, deer, and elk react to different weather conditions.
"All right, so what bears, deer and elk do when the weather turns bad?"
00:01:23
Bears' Reaction to Rain
Cliff discusses how bears slow down during heavy rain and become more active after the rain stops.
"Bears slow down if it's pouring rain."
00:04:57
Impact of Rain on Deer and Elk
Cliff explains how rain affects deer and elk, leading to changes in feeding behavior and movement patterns.
"Rain associated with environmental conditions affects where you find bears, deer, and elk."
00:10:28
Snow Cover on Mule Deer
Cliff discusses how snow cover influences the movement of mule deer, especially in relation to feed availability.
"Snow cover influences mule deer movement."
00:22:44
Temperature Sensitivity of Mule Deer
Cliff highlights how mule deer are highly sensitive to temperature changes, affecting their activity levels.
"Mule deer are the most sensitive western game species to temperature changes."
00:27:12
An Elk's Response to Snow
Cliff explains how elk react to snow conditions, including their behavior during and after snowstorms.
"Elk hold up during snowstorms and move back to high country after."
00:35:38
Tracking Bull Elk in Snow
Cliff shares insights on tracking bull elk in the snow, including tracking techniques and elk behavior in response to pressure.
"Tracking bull elk in the snow requires careful observation and understanding of elk behavior."
00:42:10
Effect of Temperature on Rutting Activity
Cliff discusses how temperature influences the rutting activity of elk and deer.
"Hotter temperatures lead to more nocturnal rutting patterns in elk."
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Sorry Cliff, selfishly I hope UA-cam takes this down, way too much good info in here that I don’t want anyone else to know! Keep the awesome content coming!
Bwhaha!
When I lived in Bozeman in the nineties, I only hunted the last two weeks of November. Severe weather. Cold and snow. Drove the big bulls down. Before they were not forced to move lower. Killed many six points that way and passed many others.
That’s a great time to elk hunt! I love the late season
Laughing that you apologized for rambling on for 48 minutes. Awesome if for a novice elk hunter like me. Thanks amigo!
glad it was helpful man!
Same here, any time Cliff is dispensing info I'm listening.
Good information, Thanks. I did kill my Ontario Black Bear about an hour after a rain. It went from rain and no bears, to sun and 5 bears in a blueberry thicket about that fast.
nice! congrats! amazing how they start popping out
The bears end up in high talus fields after rain because they're looking for moths, right? The moths will hide out in the talus when it rains, afterword the bears will be up there flipping over rocks. IDK how true it is as late as fall bear season in CO, but that's what you see them doing after the rain in the summer.
That’s right. I have heard that yet never experienced it myself. Makes sense
CO hunter… I 100% agree on not much moving during big snows. Better to save some energy and chill. We only get 3-5 days a year to hunt so we actually hunt in bad weather, but I have never seen anything until the snow has settled.
For sure! But yeah if you’re locked in on limited time, gotta go hunting!
Thank you for all the great content, Cliff! Took my first elk this year on a quality elk tag in WA. The tips and tricks I learned from you made for a great hunt. Awesome to see your channel grow over the last year!
thanks Ben. congrats on the elk!
You are giving away to many secrets
Naw. I hold a few back
What about still hunting deer and elk in the timber during bad weather whitetail style?
Soft fresh snow, nice and quiet. Why not? Gotta have some luck
The volume was too low or your way soft spoken commercial almost blew my ears out I had the volume so high
I have noticed in ID that the mule deer will migrate regardless of snow. On years where there is very little snow even into november, they still show up in the winter range about the same time every year. I supposed the snow could move them out early, but lack of snow never keeps them up high longer. We bow hunt winter range late season every year and can count on it like clock work. Does seem to start moving around Oct. 15 with bucks following about 2-3 weeks later. Those bucks aren't going to miss out on the rut.
Yeah, it’s similar in CO. They move on photoperiod (length of daylight) unless snow moves them early
Great info! I hunt a herd every year in California that mass migrates when they get hard horned every year. My theory is where they are in velvet doesn’t have enough cover for when they get hard horned. If you saw where most their tracks lead to it’s nasty country with good cover and little pressure.
Interesting. For sure it is a variable in both deer and elk in the areas I’ve hunted.
Love this video man. I was tracking a pair of bachelor bulls last year, walking in their tracks... some of these tidbits might've gotten me on them sooner! They circled around a peak and went back down the other side. Longer strides, I think I bumped them at some point.
Thanks!
Yeah man it’s tricky on foot.
It’s always a trade off of going too slow to ever catch up or too fast and risking bumping them
Is this an excerpt from a podcast episode?
It's from a paid membership group I have. I'll start doing a few of this style video for UA-cam over the next few months.
@@CliffGray ok thanks I’ll stop searching your podcast haha
Love listening to you! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks!
Hi cliff do you know how we can find wind swept slopes and ridge lines? I did read that in a book about elk biology that post rut bulls will hold up high despite snow like that
Great content! Thanks Cliff
This is great Cliff! Thanks
Great stuff. Thanks again!
I second starting a podcast Cliff!
He does have a podcast.
This was awesome!
Quite a few large golden nuggets dropped in this episode for sure. Thanks for doing so.
As you know most new western hunters are going to try rifle seasons first so to cover those conditions during that time period is crucial and very helpful. 🙏😃🦌🐻🏕️🏔️❄️🌧️