Elk Herd Locations in Boxley Valley near Ponca, AR 9/23/12
This map shows elk herd locations for September 23 2012 in Boxley Valley, part of the Buffalo National River.
Dates on the map represent locations. Larger dates are the most current sightings. All bull herds are identified.
Boxley Valley is one of the best locations in the US for watching elk. It is arguably the elk capital of the south. It is located within 2 tanks for gas of 20% of the US population. For information on the area visit
http://buffaloriverchamber.com.
09-SEP-2012
First Rutting Bull of 2012 -- Twin Forks
The 2012 Arkansas Elk Rut is now officially started.
http://arkansaselk.mobi for maps and information. This is the first rutting bull -- Twin Forks.
He is a good sized bull but perhaps not quite large enough to withstand the challengers that will come soon.
Sunrise Crossing at Highway 21
Winter remains excellent for elk photography in Arkansas. This sunrise shot of a bull following a herd post rut is proof.
JYD at Beechwoods Cemetary
I suppose like many photographers, I never keep up with my post processing. I think this is a carry over from when I used to shoot slides, of course, that bad habit keeps me from doing the other half of photography, getting the image right in post processing. My folder of "images to do" contains old images, some forgotten. I found this one last night from 2010. I call this bull elk "junk yard dog". He has wonderful symmetry and a kind of hoop shape to his rack.
Crossing an Ozark Creek
This is a typical December elk shot. Long after the peak of the annual elk rut, I pretty much have the place to myself.
04-NOV-2011
Prince, Classic Pose
Another view of the great one, just razor sharp.