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Rocky Mountain Elk

Cervus canadensis nelsoni

Notes:

Most hunters would know the difference if this is Rocky Mountain or Roosevelt. These were spotted grazing on the side of the road in what looks like private land but no fencing on route 503.

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3 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Thank you. These two species are hard tell when they close to overlapping. The size, color and antlers shows on line almost the same. We had to have the driver stop cause the were so close. Some hunters did too. Not in season yet so I guess they were preshopping.

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 10 years ago

I totally agree with Jemma. Excellent series of these beautiful animals. Glad you shoot with a camera.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Truly beautiful pics!! SOTD material. I hope you get one on this!!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Washington, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 28, 2013

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