Winter Elk
Feb 5, 2013
American elk were once the most widely populated member of the deer family in North America. Hunting took its toll as pioneers moved west and elk began to disappear until only small herds were left in the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Rocky Mountain elk from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, were introduced to Wind Cave National Park in 1914. Wildlife photographer Dan Alfson shared these photos of elk in the National Park. View more of his photos on the Alfson Photography Facebook page.
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A young bull and cow touch noses. -
A 6 point bull ventures out the day after a snow storm. Bull elk antlers normally weigh an average of 30 pounds. -
A bull elk shakes snow from his back. -
A yearling elk silhouetted against the morning sky. -
Another 6 point bull elk out the day after a snow storm. -
Two young bull elk. -
Snow covers this bull elk's nose.
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