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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Elk, Bison Range,. Montana, United States of America
King Elk

Species: Elk | Location: Bison Range,. Montana, United States of America

This is an unusual Bull Elk in that he has one point of his antler pointing to the rear. When he Bugles he can scratch his rear end and continue to bugle. Counting his rear stick, he has 16 points in all. He is an ATYPICAL 9 POINTER. The 16 ;points allows him to be called KING. This pic was taken on the Bison Range, about 45 miles from Missoula, Mt. In back of him are the Mission Mtns.

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