Yes, Pennsylvania has a robust elk population. The size of the Pennsylvania elk herd is around 1400 animals. This gives the state the distinction of having the largest free-roaming elk herd in the...
Category: Deer and Elk
According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department, just like mountain goats, the largest member of the deer family is not native to the state. There are historical records from early settlers...
Moose, scientific name (alces alces), are the largest members of the deer family. They spend a lot of time in and around the water. Their long legs make shallow water out of a 4-foot-deep pond. It's...
Yes, there are moose in Utah. That hasn't always been the case, though. According to the book "Utah Mammals" by Claude T Barnes, historically, the deer family's largest member was not a Utah resident...
Why Do Elk Shed Their Antlers? Bull elk shed their antlers in the spring because hormone levels in their blood signal their bodies to do so. It's more complicated than that, though. Elk, along...
Moose are calm laid back appearing creatures. However in certain scenarios they are very dangerous animals. Some people don't realize that. Most folks are so awestruck when they come upon one in the...