Saw this unusual critter today

[coach]

Went for a hike with the family today and spotted this:

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg633/coach1000/IMG_1509.jpg

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg633/coach1000/IMG_1507.jpg

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg633/coach1000/IMG_1508.jpg

From the amount of tracks in the area - I'm guessing there was a whole herd nearby. Hope to get back in there soon for some better pics.

[wildthing]

very cool i have been just seeing tracks

[MOUNTAIN MAN - TOYOTA/ATV]

Nice picture of the elk.

[CanuckShooter]

What makes it unusual?

[coach]

What makes it unusual?

Nothing. Just couldn't come up with a better thread title and my daughter wanted to use my computer. Got your attention though!

[Spy]

Nothing. Just couldn't come up with a better thread title and my daughter wanted to use my computer. Got your attention though!

LOL It is a very dark in colure!

[monasheemountainman]

ran into a big herd up mc the last week Coach.

[coach]

ran into a big herd up mc the last week Coach.

We went for our hike higher up. Spotted this one on the way to our destination. I know it wasn't alone, but spotted it from quite a distance away and never did see the others. I'd like to go back in there with the camera soon and try to photograph the rest of the group.

[monasheemountainman]

yeah i was kickin myself for not bringing the camera

[CanuckShooter]

Nothing. Just couldn't come up with a better thread title and my daughter wanted to use my computer. Got your attention though!

Here I thought it was a test...and I was missing something!!

[coach]

yeah i was kickin myself for not bringing the camera

I had a cow elk draw in 7-20 a few years ago. While trying to stalk a group of cows, 9 bulls appeared on my left and marched single file past me in the early morning light. 3 of them were 6 point or better. I can still see the image clear as day in my mind. I had no camera - so all I've got is a memory. The day I got back from that trip I purchased a Canon. It's been with me every time out since then.

[coach]

Here I thought it was a test...and I was missing something!!

Sorry, CS. If it's any consolation, I thought the coat was rather dark and shaggy. I guess we can go with that for being unusual.

[Spy]

I had a cow elk draw in 7-20 a few years ago. While trying to stalk a group of cows, 9 bulls appeared on my left and marched single file past me in the early morning light. 3 of them were 6 point or better. I can still see the image clear as day in my mind. I had no camera - so all I've got is a memory. The day I got back from that trip I purchased a Canon. It's been with me every time out since then.
Murphy's Law!Have a cow tag, see bulls!LOL

[91Jason91]

Nice thanks for posting

[coach]

Murphy's Law!Have a cow tag, see bulls!LOL

Ha ha. I did fill that tag a couple days later but definitely thought I was snake-bit after that experience!

[SimilkameenSlayer]

nice shaggy winter coat, looks warm .... lol

[monasheemountainman]

I had a cow elk draw in 7-20 a few years ago. While trying to stalk a group of cows, 9 bulls appeared on my left and marched single file past me in the early morning light. 3 of them were 6 point or better. I can still see the image clear as day in my mind. I had no camera - so all I've got is a memory. The day I got back from that trip I purchased a Canon. It's been with me every time out since then.
and it shows good pics bud!

[.300WSMImpact!]

nice region 4 elk, because we all know there is very few in region 8

[coach]

nice region 4 elk, because we all know there is very few in region 8

Damn. I figured nobody would guess it was from R4.

[Marlin375]

Region 8?...... it must be an escaped Llama

[Wrayzer]

Great to see the Elk calves around, had quiet a few on my trail cam this season, herds seem healthy!