Elk
Home to one of the largest elk migrations in the country, Jackson Hole is no stranger to herds of these antlered animals.
25 YDS
Tracking the Herd
Summer
Elk make the climb high up into the deep alpine forests for cooler weather and better foraging.
Winter
Between December and April, up to 12,000 elk migrate to the National Elk Refuge.
Fall rut
Starting in late August, elk begin their breeding season. You'll hear the bulls bugle, a high-pitched scream to assert dominance and attract cows.
Wild Facts
Elk are the second-largest member of the deer family, and adult bulls can weigh up to 700 pounds.
Elk antlers are one of the fastest growing tissues in the animal kingdom, growing up to an inch a day.