We are a bit worried about this. Our winters are highly variable, and heavy fat deposits sure give the elk a leg up on a hard one.

Going into winter skinny; no good. I'm sick of the BS spewed by urban wolf-lovers who continuously squawk that wolves only kill the sick and lame, not taking into account the fact that wolves CAUSE sickness and disability through continuous harrassment and injury caused by being chased.

Anyway, lean is great for runway models but on elk, we like 'em chubby.