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Description

Species roosevelt elk 700

The Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti), also known as Olympic elk, is the largest of the four surviving subspecies of elk in North America. They live in the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest and were introduced to Alaska's Afognak and Raspberry islands in 1928. The desire to protect the elk was one of the primary driving forces behind the establishment of the Mount Olympus National Monument (later Olympic National Park) in 1909.

Adults grow to around 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m) in length and stand 2.5–5 ft (0.75–1.5 m) tall at the shoulder. Elk bulls generally weigh between 700 and 1100 lb (300–500 kg) while cows weigh 575–625 lb (260–285 kg). Some mature bulls from Raspberry Island in Alaska have weighed nearly 1300 lb (600 kg).

From late spring to early fall, Roosevelt Elk feed on herbaceous plants such as grasses and sedges. During winter months, they feed on woody plants including highbush cranberry, elderberry, and Devil's Club. Roosevelt Elk are also known to eat blueberry, mushrooms, and salmonberry.

Habitats

Whitehart icon Settler Creeks EW icon RFF icon2
Whitehart Island Settler Creeks Redfeather Falls

Attractants

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Roosevelt Elk
Urine Spray
Elk "Bugle" Caller
locating and luring
Wolf "Elk Calf" Caller
locating and luring
(females only)

Hunting Tactics

Trophy elk

Trophy Roosevelt Elk bull from real64 scoring 429.445

Introduction
A good starting point for dedicated Elk hunts is the Darkwood Lodge. The eastern and northern parts from there are almost entirely dedicated to the animals with the large racks and their dames. You might walk into a Whitetail or Bear, but most tracks and calls will be from the Elk herds roaming the woods. In the other reserves their appearance is less exclusive, which makes encounters there more special. Always bring permitted guns for them when starting a session. You will hate to miss a large rack only because you aren't prepared. Bow hunters will also have their share of fun. The rather large animal is relatively easy to lure into a suitable position for a safe broadside shot.

Spawning
Roosevelt Elk bulls travel alone or in mixed groups.

Clothing
There is camouflage clothing available that provides various advantages specifically against all deer species.

Sense Reduction Values (1 = some; 6 = excellent)

Camo Visual Scent Sound
Boone & Crockett 5 / 6 2 / 6 1 / 6
Doc Monsignor 3 / 6 2 / 6 3 / 6
Army Outfit 5 / 6 2 / 6 1 / 6
Trapper Outfit 3 / 6 4 / 6 1 / 6
Outback Outfit 1 / 6 1 / 6 1 / 6

You will quickly see a big difference when using any of these outfits with the deer species when you have approached them with a regular outfit before. When in prone, the animals will almost step on you before they notice the danger and run. These clothes have the same effect on any map, environment and vegetation, as opposed to certain camouflage clothes which only unfold their advantages when in certain areas such as forests, but provide zero camouflage otherwise.

Scent Eliminator and Wind Indicator
This species has a sense of smell and will detect players around them. Especially when upwind, you will see close-by animals stick their nose into the wind, then run away. The Scent Eliminator works against all animals with a sense of smell. Apply it when you want to get close to the animal of your choice. Also, make sure to pay attention to the wind direction by observing objects tossed around or by using Wind Indicator. Use it and follow the smoke with your eyes to see in which direction it is blown. As a general rule of thumb, the wind will blow towards the North-East on all maps. If you are not sure about the wind conditions, apply the Scent Eliminator just in case. It doesn't hurt to use it once too often if you want to be on the safe side and not regularly spook animals by your smell.

Searching
Weight correlates strongly with the score. Follow tracks from heavy bulls.

Luring
Use the Elk "Bugle" Caller to lure the Roosevelt Elk. This caller has the same luring effect for both males and females. In addition it also provokes vocal responses. Use this caller regularly and listen out for any activity. Responses can be from males and females. Note that the elk bugle caller has a rather short luring effect, call the animals in short frequencies. They can lose interest quickly otherwise, abort their strolling towards you, and walk away. You cannot over-call. You may also use Roosevelt Elk Urine Spray which lasts a lot longer and lets you safely move into a hiding place or stand.

Field Judging
Look for large antlers with long points. Pay attention to the crown points, i.e. the points on the backward extension of the main beams. When luring in elk groups, look out for other males before taking a shot on the first spotted.

Dealing with groups (herds, packs, flocks)
If you fancy shooting any gender, roam around and look for their tracks or listen for their calls. If you are after the big male, leave signs of females behind and keep going until you find the according presence of males. When you encounter a group, check the map and look for a good ambushing location. Call from a 30-50m (100-165 ft.) of your hiding spot or use scent spray if available, then move there and wait. If the group has a big male, it can be the first animal to react to the lure just as much as the last. It is therefore important to always be patient and try to spot all animals in the group before taking a shot. Spotting all animals also has the positive side effect of increasing your spotting skill for this species.

Shooting the animal
The shot must be well prepared. Search a good place where you can stay undetected. Avoid hasty shots. A good spotting skill will support you picking the right animal if there are severals. Wait until the animal of your choice has come close enough for a good shot, or until you can safely hit a vital from the side. It is not always possible to set up an ambush, or to move away on time. Stay alert for other animals (e.g. from a group) that might have come very close to your lure, and make sure to go for a shot before one of these could spook and flush everything around them.

If the animal flees
If you spook the animal of your desire, follow the tracks crouching. Use your optics and try to spot it, and also look for tracks or vocal signs. Do not go too fast. The animal can stop fleeing abruptly and return to roaming, and the roaming can be in any direction including coming right back at you. If you end up bumping into the animal it will flee again. Take your time. If the animal is worth it, a few more minutes will pay off.

Quick Start Locations

Start at the following lodge(s) for quickly finding this species.

Lodge Reserve Walking direction
Southcliff Whitehart Island North
Highland Settler Creeks Southwest, southeast
Darkwood Redfeather Falls Northeast

Featured Redfeather Elk Route

This is a possible route with a lot of Roosevelt Elk activity. The size of the animal icons represents the chances for the different species in the area to occur.

RFF elk route

Video Guide

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Organs and Bones

Image Organs
Roosevelt elk organs

1 = Skull
2 = Brain
3 = Neck bone 1
4 = Neck bone 2
5 = Neck bone 3
6 = Spine bone 1
7 = Shoulder bone
8 = Spine bone 2
9 = Spine bone 3
10 = Hip bone
11 = Heart
12 = Lungs
13 = Liver
14 = Stomach
15 = Intestines
16 = Body

Missions

Mission Objectives Gm$ Hints
Getting Hooked - Part 1
  • Spot an Elk.
100
Getting Hooked - Part 2
  • Locate 3 Roosevelt Elk tracks.
100
Getting Hooked - Part 3
  • Harvest an Elk.
100
Twilight Aria
  • Identify a call from a male Elk.
  • Identify a call from a female Elk.
200
Renegades
  • Harvest a female Elk.
  • Harvest a female Elk.
200
6 Points of Madness
  • Harvest a male Elk with at least 6 typical points.
300
Introductions - Part 1
  • Spot a fine female Elk.
  • Spot a dandy male Elk.
500
Introductions - Part 2
  • Identify the a tracks from three different Roosevelt Elk within a span of 5 min.
500
Acceptance
  • Harvest an Elk from under 45.72m (approx. 150ft.).
500
Taking Down the King
  • Harvest an Elk Bull over 453.6kg (approx. 1000lbs).
700
Requests & Favors
  • Harvest an Elk Bull with at least 10 typical points.
900
Take an Elk from a Tower 1200
Lucky 7
  • Harvest a 2pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 4pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 6pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 8pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 10pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 12pt Elk Bull.
  • Harvest a 14pt Elk Bull.
1500 Th tasks will complete in the given order. Even if you harvest a 14pt. bull right at the start, the 2pt. task will complete.
In Your Face
  • Harvest an Elk Bull from 15.24m (approx. 50ft.) or less.
1700
Magnum Opus 2100
Perfect Your Range
  • Harvest an Elk at a range of 59.43m - 62.49m (approx. 195 - 205 ft.).
2600
Against the Clock...
  • Harvest an Elk 5 minutes after another.
3800 There is no rush to shoot two elk in quick suggestion. The mission does not require you to shoot, but to harvest them within 5 minutes.
  • Start on Redfeather Falls at the Darkwood Lodge and head north.
  • Locate elk and shoot of them. Do not harvest it.
  • Shoot another and harvest it.
  • Go back to the first shot elk and harvest it within 5 minutes.

In-Game Photos

Permitted Ammunition

Arrows compound standard orange 256
Arrows
Balls lead 50 256
.50 Ball
50 conical bullet
.50 Con.
Cartridges 45 70 government 256
.45-70
Cartridges 405
.405
Cartridges 340 weatherby
.340
Cartridges 300 256
.300
Cartridges 93x62 256
9.3x62
Cartridges 9.3x74r
9.3x74R
Cartridges 7mm magnum 256
7mm
Cartridges 30r
30R
Cartridges 8x57 256
8x57 IS
Cartridges 303 british 256
.303
Cartridges 308 256
.308 Rifle
Cartridges 3006 round nose
.30-06
Cartridges 3006 256
.30-06
Cartridges 762x54r 256
7.62x54
Cartridges 7x64
7x64
Cartridges 7mm-08 hp
7-08 HP
50 lead bullet
.50 Lead
Cartridges 454 revolver el toro
.454
Cartridges 45 revolver
.45
Cartridges 44 256
.44
Cartridges 308 handgun
.308 Hand
10mm auto ammunition
10mm
Shells 10ga slug
10ga Slug
Shells 12ga slug 256
12ga Slug
Shells 16ga slug
16ga Slug

See full list here.

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