photofool Report post Posted August 16, 2014 A young bull elk has been raiding my garden for years. The grandkids affectionately named him Stumpy. He grew from a spike into a respectable 6 point. Yesterday Stumpy was crossing the road on his way to the meadow and was hit and killed by a vehicle. I feel like I lost a member of the family. BUMMER ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted August 16, 2014 Bummer indeed. No elk should have to die that way, especially one you've developed a kinship with ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Was a salvage tag given? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Man, that is a major bummer. I would be over there testing out the Jay Scott method of ivory removal and making a set of earrings for grandma or a necklace for the grandkids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 17, 2014 How are the people that hit him, any injuries? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted August 17, 2014 I notice he has rubbed clean, how long ago did he rub? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Sad way for a magnificent bull to die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites