Tule Elk - North of Eureka, CA C&C Welcome!

brianroe · Sep 26, 2013

There was a herd of elk next to US 101 when we drove by. I stopped and took some photos.

I will be processing more as I go. This has been my favorite so far.

John_Olexa · Sep 26, 2013

Nice shot Brian. I think she's asking for a towel ? So much more enjoy them being shot with a camera instead of a gun.

brianroe · Sep 27, 2013

Tule Elk are still recovering from down to 2 (1 male and 1 female) in ~1873. There are now about 4,000 in California. I don't think hunting is allowed. That said I am an avid Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Deer hunter

. But mostly for getting out in the woods and hiking. It has been a few years since I have actually taken a shot at anything other than paper.
Here is a photo of the herd bull.