elk migrate into areas of higher altitude in the spring, following the retreating snows, and the opposite direction in the fall. Hunting pressure also impacts migration and movements. During the winter, they favor wooded areas and sheltered valleys for protection from the wind and availability of tree bark to eat. Roosevelt elk are generally non-migratory due to less seasonal variability of food sources.
A group of elks is called a gang of elks.
A group of elk is called a herd or gang
A harem.
Elk of the Northern Herd - 1978 V is rated/received certificates of: Canada:E
elk do sometimes come in ohio here in a couple years thear will be elk in ohio so ive herd im a deer hunter but if they bring elk into ohio i will be a real killer so ive herd they will bring elk into ohio
There can be any amount in any herd. There are not a specific number to be a herd except the number has to be more than one to be a herd.
No. Deer live separately from elk, even if they're grazing in the same area, they're still not a part of the herd of elk.
caribou
One, two, or and entire herd, they are always referred to as "elk". (same with moose, sheep, caribou and deer)
Bruce L Smith has written: 'Migrations and management of the Jackson elk herd' -- subject(s): Wildlife management, Elk
Elk sleep during the day most of the time, because they travel at night.
a flock.