They definitely make a bunch of noise. I heard them first coming up over a little finger beside me. I thought it was a buck chasing a doe. I grabbed the rifle and got ready but once I seen them I hung the rifle back up and got the phone out. I honestly don't know if they eat acorns. They never stopped. Watching the 6x6 dip his head just to make it through the woods was cool.
Living in this area, it isn't hard to go find elk. I've even seen them while hunting. It was at distances like 400-500 yards though. Them being within 10 yards of the tree was something else entirely.
I understand that. Topographically this spot looked pretty good. When the sun came up it looked even better. But I only saw two trails walking in and I haven't been able to identify any sign from the tree for deer. Granted there also isn't any elk sign from what I can see in here either though. It just looks like an unused patch of woods. I'm planning on getting down and scouting in a bit and then trying somewhere else.They ruined my favorite spot with d&!! Things, they are cool for about two trips than you realize you have nothing huntable left where they are
I keep picturing that head mounted above my elegant fireplace in my den, that I dont have
