For SolaScriptura

[OPC'n]

It's not your caribou just an elk. These pics are from Banff, Alberta. The closest I got to him was about 5 feet. I didn't realize how nervous I was till I got back into the car and my hands were shaking lol!



IMG_9213 by ffarah001, on Flickr



IMG_9219 by ffarah001, on Flickr



IMG_9220 by ffarah001, on Flickr

 

[SolaScriptura]

VERY cool! Elk are larger than caribou... and I think more majestic looking!

 

[OPC'n]

oh ok. I've never seen a caribou in real life i've only eaten them lol.

 

[GulfCoast Presbyterian]

I just had a buddy gift me an elk backstrap. Time to fire up the smoker!!!

 

[Rich Koster]

Wildlife is so tasty

 

[SolaScriptura]

oh ok. I've never seen a caribou in real life i've only eaten them lol.

Yeah, I was surprised to see them in real life because I thought they were as large as elk. In actuality caribou are slightly taller than a very large mid-Western whitetail deer and they have a body mass about 25% greater. But they have gigantic antlers.

Now, moose on the other hand... these Alaska moose are truly intimidating to see. Especially a fully mature bull.

 

[Galatians220]

Beautiful pictures, Sarah! Thanks so much for posting them! Banff is one of the most beautiful places in the world - and this elk is a handsome part of it.

 

[OPC'n]

oh ok. I've never seen a caribou in real life i've only eaten them lol.

Yeah, I was surprised to see them in real life because I thought they were as large as elk. In actuality caribou are slightly taller than a very large mid-Western whitetail deer and they have a body mass about 25% greater. But they have gigantic antlers.

Now, moose on the other hand... these Alaska moose are truly intimidating to see. Especially a fully mature bull.

and moose are mean i would never do what i did to get a pic of a moose!

 

[SolaScriptura]

Well, they ain't elk, but they were quite edible, and I'm still proud of 'em:

I love the tongue hanging out. That's hilarious!

 

[Zach]

Those are beautiful photos, Sarah, and nice bucks, Joshua.

 

[Edward]

Mr. Hicks - archery season is open in Dallas County for antlerless deer - although I haven't spotted any downtown.

 

[PhilA]

Sika deer similar in size to your White-tailed deer. One of six deer species found in England. I have been fortunate to see all six.