The Owens Valley elk are herding up again after the cows have calved out.
I have seen 200 this past week and one thing is really clear, We have about a 25% drop in calf production. Out of 11 mature cows, I see maybe 4 new calves compared to maybe 6 in years past.
Once the herd settles down, with the new calves, I will post up some pictures. They are shy right now, and there are already too many photo buffs chasing them..
Mature bull concentrations are high right now, for this early before the rut. Could be some issues with the range cattle and pack stock not being moved yet due to extended winter.....I will see what it looks like in a couple more weeks.
We have some DANDY racks building for sure though!
"whackin' a surly bartender ain't much of a crime"
I have seen 200 this past week and one thing is really clear, We have about a 25% drop in calf production. Out of 11 mature cows, I see maybe 4 new calves compared to maybe 6 in years past.
Once the herd settles down, with the new calves, I will post up some pictures. They are shy right now, and there are already too many photo buffs chasing them..
Mature bull concentrations are high right now, for this early before the rut. Could be some issues with the range cattle and pack stock not being moved yet due to extended winter.....I will see what it looks like in a couple more weeks.
We have some DANDY racks building for sure though!
"whackin' a surly bartender ain't much of a crime"
