Dry winter impact on Elk

[justin davis]

Warm dry winter should be good on the bulls. And just because it’s dry it’s Not necessarily a sign of a bad summer fire wise. I’ve seen similar winter go into a crazy wet spring or super wet summer. We shall see. March is usually a biggest snow month. The time of year where we can get feet upon feet of snow

 

[Coveyleader]

Take a drive down to South Park, just after the pass. Have a look out in the flats, incredible the number of elk out there, just chilling right now. I'm not a rancher, and don't pretend to be, but I am very close with one, and he mentioned that the dry grass from last year that they're eating right now has more "weight gain" in it than lush green grass you experience in the summer. That applies to cattle, I don't see why it wouldn't apply to elk.

 

[Poser]

Another night of rain at 6500 feet in February….

 

[270-300]

I’ve noticed tufts of grass getting green, but it’s not growing.
Just the very bases are greening a little early.
At least that’s what I’m seeing.
Regardless, elk and deer are grazing on the brown stuff just like every year.View attachment 1020193View attachment 1020194View attachment 1020195

It snowed 2 days ago. Warmed up to 25 yesterday and in the sun a lot of snow melted off. Was single digits today but the grass is already coming to life where the snow melted. Once the rest melts off the whole lawn will be bright green. Happens everytime snow melts during the winter. Grass doesnt care if its 7 degrees or 70, if it gets water, sun, and co2 it grows.

 

[spike camp]

It snowed 2 days ago. Warmed up to 25 yesterday and in the sun a lot of snow melted off. Was single digits today but the grass is already coming to life where the snow melted. Once the rest melts off the whole lawn will be bright green. Happens everytime snow melts during the winter. Grass doesnt care if it’s 7 degrees or 70, if it gets water, sun, and co2 it grows.

Am I living rent free, in your head?