Smell. sight. taste test. I'm guessing not, based on my experience with moose in similar temps. But elk are a bit smaller, so maybe.
Who said he was bow-hunting?
I've long since gone to instant drop CNS shots (I don't bow-hunt)- especially near dark - if I can get 'em. Or pass.
I've lost the meat of two moose due to not finding them in a timely fashion. That's two too many, and never again.
