Due to severe flood damage, Estes Park is just about out of business for this year's elk rut. Consequently elk fans are visiting Arkansas' elk herd, centered in Ponca, AR. I have a blog http://arkansaswildlifephotography.blogspot.com that publishes daily maps and elk photography tips, as well as photos. 49 entries so far in September.

If you are an elk fan it is time you visited Arkansas. We are nearby, our lodging is very inexpensive, and the elk viewing and photography is outstanding. There are also many outstanding hiking trails. http://buffaloriverchamber.com for details on prices and contact information as well as the very best area guide.

We are just now starting the Arkansas elk rut for 2013. The map below shows all the herd locations, and it shows where bull elk fights have traditionally taken place. Elk viewing is very good because our elk are boxed in by bluffs around the Buffalo National River. All the elk photography in this blog is taken in Boxley Valley.