Core Theme & Key Insights:

This documentary will feature an elk population that lives through the rigors of seasons, predation and thrives in an area with liberal hunting regulations accessible to anyone.

• The footage is captured from a region not managed for ideal age structures or sex ratios.  By taking a novel approach to showcase elk behavior, this provides a realistic representation of how elk behave in heavily hunted public lands.
• The documentary will be structured into chapters covering various topics.  Each chapter will be supported by scientific research and footage of wild, undisturbed elk, in their natural habitat.
• Some topics I plan to cover:
  • The impact of predators and hunting pressure on elk behavior
  • Defensive strategies elk use against predators
  • How a bull behaves when tending a cow in estrus
  • What are pheromones and their effect on bulls?
  • The seasonal progression of bull behavior—from antler growth, through the rut, to late-season patterns
  • How an elk’s nose functions and its significance for hunters
  • The nutritional requirements of bulls and cows and how this knowledge aids in locating elk

With nearly a decade’s worth of accumulated footage, this documentary will provide an in-depth look at elk behavior and biological factors that directly apply to hunting.

• Unlike many elk videos available online, this project will focus on elk behaviors hunters are most likely to encounter in pressured, highly hunted areas.

A major aspect of the documentary explores how elk adapt to both human hunting pressure and natural predators, including wolves, cougars, grizzly bears, black bears, and coyotes.

• The elk featured in this project represent the wary, survival-driven behaviors expected in areas where these predators coexist with hunting activity.
• Through years of trail camera research, I have captured extensive footage showcasing how elk react to the presence of wolves.
• The purpose is not to debate wolf management but to provide hunters with a deeper understanding of how elk respond to predation—helping them refine their approach in the field.

Another key component of this documentary will examine how elk utilize timbered habitat.

• This innovative approach will provide hunters with valuable insights into the behavior of heavily pressured, backcountry elk in their natural setting.

If you are interested in learning more about this upcoming elk documentary or discussing opportunities for brand visibility, please contact me at timberbugle@gmail.com.