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Information on Elk and Wildlife Watching and Photography in the Buffalo National River Region.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Bugling begins in Boxley Valley's 2014 elk rut
This morning the herd bull down by Smith Creek began bugling in response to a shag bull that was hanging around. I am sure this has been going on for a few days. Boxley Valley had about 70 elk between 2 herds and a few stragglers. Be on the lookout for roadside animals in the south valley area.
groups. Viewing was good early, and later the herds bedded down in the fields in overcast, cool weather. The peak of the rut is ahead. Usually the biggest bulls arrive around October 1 as more cow elk go into heat.
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