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"Rocky Mountain Elk" 
The Rocky Mountain Elk is a beautiful and very popular big game animal. Elk inhabit most of the
western states and the overall herd is growing very rapidly. Through continued efforts to build
the elk numbers, many western states have obtained a very strong elk herd. In many states, the
best trophy elk are found in limited entry units and drawing a tag is very difficult. For
example, here in Utah the top elk units have drawing odds of around 1 in 80. With those kinds
of odds, it's nearly a once-in-a-lifetime tag. Getting the opportunity see a giant bull is not
that uncommon, in that most of the limited entry units contain lots of big bulls. I often see
more trophy class elk than I do mule deer. Elk are very strong animals and flourish in nearly
any area. A harsh winter doesn't have the devastating effect on elk like it does deer. Elk are
also much less likely to be effected by cougar's and coyote's. Elk numbers should continue
to grow at incredible rates.
I will not go too in-depth in the life of an elk. I will instead leave that to the real
experts, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF's mission is to ensure the future of elk
and their habitat. Please visit the RMEF web page and support this wonder big game animal.
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