Tails from the Trail Cam! Check out this young Manitoban bull elk working a wallow pit! Elk will create wallow pits by digging up the earth with their hooves and antlers. They will then urinate and roll around in the wallows to cover themselves in their scent. They do this to establish dominance in an area and to help attract cows to their location. If you see fresh wallows, it is a sure sign that the rut is on and is an excellent starting point to begin your hunt! Best of luck to the successful

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