Why are the elk so low so early?

[Hummer]

It's been dry, I think the Elk are just following the food on top of yeah, there are some permanent heards in areas where you wouldn't think imagine. I've read that based on eye witness accounts from forest fire fighters that Elk and other wildlife move back in to burn areas pretty much right after the fire passes by. I think a good bet would be to find untouched islands inside of burn areas this year.

I think you're right and that's what I plan to do. One thing that's interesting is that when the oak, mountain mahogany and sage burns off, the game trails are still intact and become plainly visible. The trails are most likely to continue for decades until growth and falling trees reroutes the animals on new pathways.