Bull Tule Elk

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Bugling to His Ladies

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Locking Antlers

Taken During the Rut, September 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Bulging Elk

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Young Bull Out of Luck

Taken in August, 2015, San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Young Bull

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Grass in the Antlers

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Ghost Elk

Taken During the Rut, August 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Herding His Cows

Taken During the Rut, September 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Cow Elk and Her Calf

Taken in August, 2015, San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

A Herd of Cows

Taken in August, 2015, San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

A Harem

Taken in September, 2015, San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Bull Elk and His Harem

Taken During the Rut, September 2015, at San Luis NWR, Los Banos, CA

Late Season Spotted Tule Elk Calf and Its Mother

Tule Elk calves are usually born in May. This calf was born in mid August. This photograph was taken on August 20, 2018 and it was only a few days old.