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North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) resting after a strenuous period during the breeding season or rut where it had to maintain control of his harem and fend off any challenges to his status as herd bull. This male was observed in the mixed aspen/pine woods near the Town of jasper in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
13 November, 2018.
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Elk were once common throughout North America, including Arkansas. Due to decreasing habitat, their numbers slowly dwindled. The species of elk that was native to Arkansas (Cerrus elaphus canadensis) disappeared in the 1840s.
In 1933, the U.S. Forest Service introduced Rocky Mountain elk (Cersus elaphus nelsoni) to Franklin County's Black Mountain Refuge. These guys were also gone by the 1950s.
In 1981, Arkansas Game and Fish decided to try again. During the years between 1981 and 1985, 112 elk were released near Pruitt in Newton County, along the Buffalo National River.
Arkansas Elk Today
A thermal infrared sensing project initiated in 1994 provided precise information on elk numbers and distribution. In February and March 1994, 312 elk were counted in areas normally surveyed by helicopter which included public and adjacent private land along the upper and middle sections of the Buffalo River, some National Forest land and private land in portions of Boone and Carroll Counties.
Best Time of Day
In general, elk are out in the fields at sunup and sundown. During the summer, they normally retreat to the woods around 6:30 a.m. and come out around 5-6 p.m. During the cooler months, you may get to see them until 8 a.m. in the morning or 4 p.m. at night.
Best Times of Year
Late September and early October are when elk are breeding (rut). This is the favorite time for wildlife watchers because the bulls are very active. Calves are born in May and June. The young babies are very hard to spot because the females keep them hidden. Male antlers fall off during February and March. During spring and summer, they're covered with a velvety coating. They polish them for the rut in the winter.
Where to See Elk
The best place to see Elk is Boxley Valley, around the Buffalo national river. Stop at the Ponca Elk Center on Arkansas Highway 43 in Newton County to get information.
There is an elk viewing area marked near the elk center, but nobody told the elk they need to be there. It is pretty rare to spot an elk in the viewing area. You're better off moving to other areas nearby.
Viewing Tips
The land in Boxley Valley is not public. Be courteous and respectful of private property. Drive slowly (you need to anyway because the path is curved). Don't spend too much time in one place. There are often other elk down the road.
Elk are wild animals and can be dangerous, especially during the rut (breeding season). Do not try to chase or restrain them. Do not try to pet them. These are wild animals.
A small herd of Roosevelt Elk graze in the Quinault Rainforest. The Roosevelt Elk, also known as the Olympic Elk, is the largest of the four surviving subspecies of elk in North America. I wasn't lucky enough to capture one of the large bull elks with the ginormous antlers, but I thought the women looked pretty elegant in their lush rainforest environment.
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I had driven north in Yellowstone National Park to see a bear that was protecting its deer kill. I got those shots until it walked away up into the hills. As I drove back I saw this elk just off the road, right near the gas station next to my hotel. Gorgeous animal.
Another from the archives. A herd of elk by the Potomac area about 30 miles east of Missoula...the one elk was trying to go under the fence and about got trampled, but it did get up and seemed to be unhurt. Well it's my big birthday today and I worked...so don't have energy to do anything. Sam did get most of flooring done today and the carpet comes in 2 weeks! I'm exhausted...this getting old stuff is really hard work! lol :P
A bugling bull elk in the Boxley Valley along the Buffalo River, NW Arkansas. Foggy morning.
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A female elk grazing in Cataloochee valley early in the morning. I am just now revisiting my photos from Cataloochee valley from this past fall. At the time I was dealing with computer issues so I never really had a chance to go through my photos. I really like the calm feel to this shot. They are such beautiful animals in such a beautiful place. Looking forward to returning for another visit.
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If you have never heard an Elk Bugle..give yourself a treat and Youtube it... It is far from what you would think of as a bugle...but rather a very eerie whistling feedback kind of sound...
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A big bull Elk pauses for a cool drink from the river. He had a cow and calf just to the right, out of the frame. I was within charging distance, with no choice but to sit tight and impersonate a rock. Which I did. Along the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta.
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Rutting Elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado last month - what an incredible sight to watch. Tech Specs: Canon 6D, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM + 2x III, ISO 2000, 1/400, f/16, 400mm, single exposure, tripod mounted.
Here is a bull elk grazing in Yellowstone NP. Note that he is just starting to get his new Antlers in velvet and also note he is shedding his winter coat.
A lot of folks don't realize that elk were native to the Southern Plains. The Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma were no exception. But, like the bison they were shot to extirpation in the late nineteenth century. They were reintroduced to the mixed-grass prairie and oak-filled draws and have thrived. Annual controlled hunts are necessary to maintain a balance with their habitat.
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