SIDEBAR ADDED
John Hill suggested that some fishing information be added. I've accommodated him by adding some LINKS on the right sidebar that might be of interest. Keep the suggestions coming.
7/24/03
7/22/03
This is a works-in-progress that could have some interesting potential for recording stories and historical data on our hunting escapades in the Tarryall Mountains and Lost Park area. Most of us have a long history of hunting in ths area and a good many stories that should be recorded. This could eventually include photos, links to other sites of interest, and short bios of some of our friends and relatives that are no longer with us. This could be used to post current information as to who will be in camp and at what season, and any special needs, I can think of one right off the bat, a new fifteen gallon barrel for the outhouse.
John Hill and I put a fireplace ring together with cooking facilities that will be available again this year. It was very useful this past season, especially the early seasons. We also built an outhouse out of PVC pipe that worked out rather good. Not quite as plush as Terry's mobile can, but it had plenty of ventilation, and there is always a question as to who has a block and tackle and rope to hang the game. Our harvest expectations for this season are excellent, the herds have prospered to the point where a good harvest is becoming essential to maintain a healthy herd.
If you have something you would like to post on the "Tarryall Elk Camp" blog send it to me via email for the time being and I'll post it, eventually it could be set up where anybody in our group could post whatever they want.
John Hill and I put a fireplace ring together with cooking facilities that will be available again this year. It was very useful this past season, especially the early seasons. We also built an outhouse out of PVC pipe that worked out rather good. Not quite as plush as Terry's mobile can, but it had plenty of ventilation, and there is always a question as to who has a block and tackle and rope to hang the game. Our harvest expectations for this season are excellent, the herds have prospered to the point where a good harvest is becoming essential to maintain a healthy herd.
If you have something you would like to post on the "Tarryall Elk Camp" blog send it to me via email for the time being and I'll post it, eventually it could be set up where anybody in our group could post whatever they want.
Winter
Harems break up when the rut ends. Bulls of all ages may gather in "bachelor herds" or go off on their own to feed and gain strength for the winter. Feeling weak from the rut and knowing their antlers make them stand out, the bulls stand a better chance against predators by hiding out in their own or in small groups, cows and calves regroup in herds led by older, experienced cows. The mature, "lead cow" usually barks alarms and leads the rest of the group away from dangers like hungry bears,mountain lions and coyotes. In the western United States lead cows also guide the herd from their summer range, such as the Kanosha Mountains to winter range, like the Ranching area of South Park, and back on established migration routes.
Not all elk have to migrate like they do in the Tarryalls and Rocky Mountains. If they have enough food , water, shelter and space, elk will stay in the same area year around.
Harems break up when the rut ends. Bulls of all ages may gather in "bachelor herds" or go off on their own to feed and gain strength for the winter. Feeling weak from the rut and knowing their antlers make them stand out, the bulls stand a better chance against predators by hiding out in their own or in small groups, cows and calves regroup in herds led by older, experienced cows. The mature, "lead cow" usually barks alarms and leads the rest of the group away from dangers like hungry bears,mountain lions and coyotes. In the western United States lead cows also guide the herd from their summer range, such as the Kanosha Mountains to winter range, like the Ranching area of South Park, and back on established migration routes.
Not all elk have to migrate like they do in the Tarryalls and Rocky Mountains. If they have enough food , water, shelter and space, elk will stay in the same area year around.
7/21/03
Summer
Many elk spend the summer where they find green grasses, cool breezes and shady resting areas. Elk do not like too much heat, they will often soak in rivers and streams to cool down and keep the insects away.
All summer long, the bull elk's antlers grow larger, still covered in fuzzy velvet. They like to wander the hills by themselves, while the cows and calves spend the summer together in herds. The calves usually all stay close to one cow who is their "baby-sitter" and if danger comes near, the calves follow their babby-sitter to safety. Their mothers will look for them after the danger goes away.
Calves spend the summer months eating and growing, mostly in the higher elevations of the Kanosha Mountains, because when winter comes, they will need to be very healthy and strong to withstand the cold and snow in the lower levels of the South Park area. The adult elk also need to gain weight for the coming winter. They must have lots of fat for energy and insulation to keep them warm.
Many elk spend the summer where they find green grasses, cool breezes and shady resting areas. Elk do not like too much heat, they will often soak in rivers and streams to cool down and keep the insects away.
All summer long, the bull elk's antlers grow larger, still covered in fuzzy velvet. They like to wander the hills by themselves, while the cows and calves spend the summer together in herds. The calves usually all stay close to one cow who is their "baby-sitter" and if danger comes near, the calves follow their babby-sitter to safety. Their mothers will look for them after the danger goes away.
Calves spend the summer months eating and growing, mostly in the higher elevations of the Kanosha Mountains, because when winter comes, they will need to be very healthy and strong to withstand the cold and snow in the lower levels of the South Park area. The adult elk also need to gain weight for the coming winter. They must have lots of fat for energy and insulation to keep them warm.
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