In elk hunting, success depends on the animal's personality
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 08:02
in Earth & Climate
New research shows an elk's personality type is a big factor in whether or not it survives the hunting season. Data collected from GPS collars on more than 100 male and female elk in southwestern Alberta showed researchers the study population could be divided into two categories: bold runners and shy hiders, researchers found far more bold-runners were taken by elk hunters than shy hiders.