np307
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So in pondering our recent elk trip and what we learned or didn't learn, one of the things that perplexed me a little was the frequency with which we were told "they're still up high" when talking to people. The first time this happened was when we were at the base of the mountain about to drive up. Thats pretty understandable. After that though, we were camped maybe 1000' from the top of the mountain and hunting less than that from the top sometimes. We were told by everyone "they're still up high" but I really have to wonder if this is just one of those throwaway lines people say when hunting and not wanting to give out info. All the elk we saw, including the one I killed, were roughly at camp elevation and none were higher. Just curious if people were just guessing, trying not to reveal anything, or just repeating what they always say. Any input?