Elk Calf (Cervus canadensis) or wapiti

Cascade Mountains - Jackson County - Oregon - USA

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Elk / Wapiti (Cervus canadensis)

Southern Oregon Cascade Foothills

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I encountered this young Elk that seemed to be searching for its mother. I base this assumption on its pacing behavior. It would move about 10 meters and scent the air, then turn is another direction and repeat the behavior. After a few shots I determined that the added stress of my presence was not helpful so I slowly backed away and left.

Cascade Mountains - Southern Oregon

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