Site Contents
Best Photos of 2008 Gallery
Boxley Valley Guides
Photographing Bald Eagles Updated
Elk in Boxley Valley
Destinations Near
Boxley
General Photo
Tutorials
November 9, 2008 Bull Fight 43 pics
Feedback/Suggestions/Bio
Arkansas Wildlife Blog and Gallery v2.0 (huh?)
Visual and Verbal Meanderings in Buffalo National River and NW Arkansas
February Elk Viewing in Boxley Valley
Fields north of the Upper Wilderness Trail head have been steady with good grass. Bulls
close to road often in the fields just north of Cave Mountain Road. Bull elk with antlers will
remain visible until the end of March.
The recent heavy snows have elk working hard for their grazing. They can be observed
pawing the ground to feed. More snow and freezing rain is predicted the second week in
February, so this pattern will hold for a while. Difficult feeding conditions have the elk
scattered across the valley except as noted above.
Remember that the elk observation pullout is just about the least likely place to see elk in
Boxley Valley. It is possible, but but it is rare. Always check the fields from Ponca to the just
south of the 43/21 intersection. Elk herds may be seen as far as the south end of the valley
down by the trail head to the upper wilderness.
Be sure to check out the fields along the entrance road to Lost Valley. Grazing cattle often
push the elk herds into these fields. By far, the most reliable fields for elk viewing are down
by the intersection of highways 43 and 21, but Lost Valley is most photogenic when it
happens but it is not common. During the heavy snow period tracks have indicated elk
movements in Lost Valley.
Safety First
Be safe. Pull off the road as far as possible and do not block driveways and field entrances.
Some people pride themselves in attempts to set land speed records in Boxley Valley. Drive
slowly, people, especially kids, often dart around in viewing areas. Read these viewing
Remember to respect private property. The entire viewing area is private property and you
should show respect.
Mapped Gallery of Boxley and Upper River Area
Thanks to the geniuses at Google, I have uploaded a hundred of my images and geo-
located them in the actual shooting locations in the Upper Buffalo River area. This is very
cool, and integrated with all types of Google Maps including satellite photos, topo, and street
maps. Great resource in planning your visits and better understanding where photos are
taken. Totally interactive, totally cool, totally free.
My Other Websites (6)
arkansasnaturephotography.com (online store)
ozarkwebsolutions.com (I do websites)
Arkansas Photographers
Key Local Contacts:
Ponca Elk Education Center
870-861-2432
Lost Valley Canoe, Ponca
(870) 861-5522
National Park Service, BNR HQ
(870) 439-2502 (Harrison, AR)
Before I forget. This website is all copyrighted material by Michael Dougherty, Compton, Arkansas. Don't steal the images or written content. Those are
the rules. I am real hard nosed about these things. Educators and nonprofits, please ask permission. I check websites for stolen material.
Want Prints? Online Store
Below are my prices at local galleries and special order
directly from me:
4x12, framed and signed, $25.
8x10, matted 11x14, framed and signed $45 (print $25)
11x14, framed and signed, $45. (print only $35)
20x30 framed and signed, $125. canvas $250 (print $100)
12x36 framed and signed, $115. canvas $150
My prices are exceptional for canvas prints at $250 for a
20x30, $150 for 12x36 mounted on Gatorboard in a barn
wood frame (featured at my Arkansas House gallery).
My printer is Paul Caldwell for orders from me, a master
printer who upholds the very highest standards for quality
and interpretation. These pieces are archival, very limited
editions (under 30 prints), and offered to the public at
wholesale, about 50% off customary prices.
shooter@arkansasnaturephotography.com with inquiries.
Hunting the Mill Pond 1/31/10
Twitter
Wildlife and Nature News Blog moved to blog and 2010 wildlife calendar page link above.
Drive safely in Boxley Valley, and don't
feed the trumpeter swans. This is what
happens when they are fed.
Bull Pawing for Grass 1/31/10 AM
Trumpeters Taking Off 1/17/10
Dogfighting Birds, Mill Pond 1/31/10
Sparring Bull Elk January 2010
Trumpeters Touchdown at Mill Pond 1/17/10
Climb the mountains and
get their good tidings.
Nature's peace will flow into
you as sunshine flows into
trees. The winds will blow
their own freshness into
you...while cares will drop
off like autumn leaves.
John Muir
My New Gallery Exhibit Opening in Downtown Harrison
Starting next week I am opening another gallery in Harrison on the downtown square. The Mockingbird Gallery is a located in the front of the Backyard Framer in the old Cooper Shoe Store. In this gallery I will have the capability of offering custom framing for my prints in addition to my traditional barnwood frames. The gallery opens Monday, January 18.
Starting next week I am opening another gallery in Harrison on the downtown square. The Mockingbird Gallery is a located in the front of the Backyard Framer in the old Cooper Shoe Store. In this gallery I will have the capability of offering custom framing for my prints in addition to my traditional barnwood frames. The gallery opens Monday, January 18.
MP3 Podcast on Swan Shoot First of many podcasts to come.
Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.
Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman