Bull Elk

roaddog52roaddog52 Registered Users Posts: 1,323 Major grins
edited October 24, 2015 in Wildlife
Over the past few years the one comment I hear more and more is that there are no longer any elk in Yellowstone. The fact of the matter is that there are still elk in Yellowstone, but you have to be willing to get off the road a bit and look for them.

These are Just two of about a half dozen big bulls I was able to find on a recent trip. Packing a camera with a larger lens, a tri-pod, water and a few snacks can be a bit daunting, but imho, well worth the effort.

This guy was found on the bench land near Rye Pond above the Gardiner River.

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This guy was along the Madison river about a 1/2 mile up stream from Madison Junction.

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Critique and comments welcomed.

Phil
I don't know where I'm going, but I'm going anyway.

Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!

Comments

  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2015
    Phil, outstanding! Nicely done.
    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2015
    Sweet! Great set!
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited October 21, 2015
    Great images, and I agree, there are still lots of elk to be seen in Yellowstone.

    We saw a number of bulls last February.
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  • roaddog52roaddog52 Registered Users Posts: 1,323 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2015
    Thelensspot wrote: »
    Phil, outstanding! Nicely done.
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Sweet! Great set!

    Thanks guys, for the views and comments.

    pathfinder wrote: »
    Great images, and I agree, there are still lots of elk to be seen in Yellowstone.

    We saw a number of bulls last February.

    Thank you. January, February, is a great time to be in Yellowstone. The quiet and solitude are amazing.

    Phil
    I don't know where I'm going, but I'm going anyway.

    Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!
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