Grand Canyon Elk
May 14, 2019 00:56:04 #
The last time we visited the GC was at least 25 years ago, I did not remember there being Elk in abundance like there is now. Here are a few photo's of some of them.
walking through our campsite.
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Stretching for the good stuff.
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Just delicious!
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Looking for bits to eat.
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May 14, 2019 04:24:21 #
May 14, 2019 05:49:08 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Never been there but, this is the first time I'be heard of them being there. Nice shots.
May 14, 2019 05:50:37 #
RE wrote:
The last time we visited the GC was at least 25 years ago, I did not remember there being Elk in abundance like there is now. Here are a few photo's of some of them.
Rena, excellent set.
Greg
May 14, 2019 14:43:33 #
May 15, 2019 05:56:05 #
RE wrote:
The last time we visited the GC was at least 25 years ago, I did not remember there being Elk in abundance like there is now. Here are a few photo's of some of them.
May 15, 2019 07:02:47 #
Beautiful set. It's amazing how the elk and deer just stand there and let you take the shots.
May 15, 2019 11:19:06 #
SuperFly48
Loc: NE ILLINOIS
There is no pressure on the elk in that area so they just go about their business. I saw multiple small groups along the South Rim in early November a few years back. Got to within less than 50 feet, cows with their young. Still have to be aware, they might appear docile but am sure the cows would protect their young if they had to.
May 15, 2019 12:49:29 #
May 15, 2019 14:09:35 #
FYI from goHunt: "At one time, elk were thinly dispersed throughout Arizona from the White and Blue mountains westward along the Mogollon Rim to near the San Francisco Peaks. These native elk were eliminated before the 20th century. In 1913, 83 elk were translocated from Yellow National Park into Cabin Draw near Chevelon Creek. Two other translocations of elk followed in the 1920s. These transplants were great successes, enabling Arizona’s elk population to grow to approximately 30,000 to 35,000 post-hunt adults."
May 15, 2019 17:05:46 #
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May 17, 2019 09:04:19 #
DOOK wrote:
Great shots, Rena. 
Cool set RE😎
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