Great Time For Elk Watching Here In Arkansas

By Steve Creek | Published January 16, 2012

Two Large Arkansas Bull Elk

Two Arkansas Bull Elk Sparring

Sparring Bull Elk

Fighting Bull Elk

I spent the past weekend at the Buffalo National River here in Arkansas and what an amazing time to view the Elk.

I was only able to see Four Bull Elk when I first arrived in the Boxley Valley area near Ponca Saturday morning. They did a lot of sparring but they were in a low spot which made it difficult to get any good photos. I came back later in the afternoon and saw several Cow Elk and one nice Bull Elk.

Sunday morning was a different story. The Elk seemed to be everywhere in large numbers. I located the two above Bulls and was able to get some great photos. Just before they left the field, the two Bulls did some light sparring.

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13 Comments

  1. Posted January 16, 2012 at 7:39 am by Mia McPherson | Permalink

    This must have been wonderful to observe and photograph Steve. They are such handsome creatures.

  2. Posted January 16, 2012 at 7:46 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks Mia! It was a great weekend. The mornings were cold and my fingers were frozen but it was well worth it.

  3. Posted January 16, 2012 at 7:51 am by Kim | Permalink

    Great Elk shots Steve. Such lovely animals.

  4. Posted January 16, 2012 at 7:54 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you Kim!

  5. Posted January 16, 2012 at 8:59 am by Geoff | Permalink

    Looks like a great time!

  6. Posted January 16, 2012 at 9:44 am by Linda | Permalink

    I visited Yellowstone when I was much younger and lived in Montana. I must of enraged one bull because he chased me back to my car and was scraping his antlers on the window! Hearing a elk bugle is just a spine tingling experience!

  7. Posted January 16, 2012 at 10:34 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Wow Linda! I’m glad you were not hurt in that encounter. My favorite time is when they are bugling.

  8. Posted January 16, 2012 at 12:57 pm by christy sing | Permalink

    I live in Jackson Hole, but am from Arkansas! I love seeing these pics of elk there!!

  9. Posted January 16, 2012 at 12:59 pm by Cindy | Permalink

    Arkansas is some busy wildlife state..who knew! Be careful out there.. ;-)

  10. Posted January 16, 2012 at 3:09 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    I’m glad you enjoy the Elk photos from here Christy and thanks Cindy.

  11. Posted January 16, 2012 at 5:13 pm by Julie G. | Permalink

    Looks like quite the battle. Fantastic Elk behavior images, Steve! Gorgeous animals!

  12. Posted January 17, 2012 at 6:43 am by Dan Huber | Permalink

    How wonderful to be close enough to watch this in person. Fantastic Steve.

  13. Posted January 20, 2012 at 4:51 pm by cindyzlogic | Permalink

    Whoa! Beautiful captures, Steve!!

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