This hunter got the shot of a lifetime when a bull elk was called in and passed by at touching distance.

If you’ve ever wondered how truly oblivious bull elk are, a 2004 study by researchers at Montana State University found that males are about six times more likely than females to be killed by wolves. This is because during the winter, a bull elk’s first priority will be getting enough food to make up for the weight they lost during the rut.

“For elk in winter, there’s a trade-off between doing the things that will keep them well fed and doing the things that minimize risk,” ecologist Scott Creel said.

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