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Elk Viewing in Boxley Valley Threatened by Hunt
8/16/10 The AGFC is considering a Boxley Valley hunt to reduce elk numbers and drive
them back into the wild. This course of action is based on claims by a few farmers of
widespread elk damage. These claims are exxagerated, and mostly history. The food plot at
the intersection of highways 43 and 21 have shifted the elk away from farms to the viewing
area. We must stop the planned hunt at all costs.
You Must Act Now
To express your concerns about the AGFC plan, please contact Cory Gray, AGFC Elk
Coordinator at mcgray@agfc.state.ar.us or call him at 877-367-3559. Copy me at
comptonphotographer@gmail.com so that I can track this anti-hunt campaign.
For more information and in-depth coverage, visit my news page and blog. Tens of
thousands of visitors come each year to view the elk, especially during the rut, now just a
month off. This website is visited by 15,000 different people each year, from all 50 states
and 33 foreign countries. Elk viewing is important to the future of local tourism, and the state
of Arkansas in this difficult economy.
Not only should we oppose this hunt, we should seek expanded elk viewing opportunities in
Boxley Valley, Gene Rush WMA and elsewhwere. If the AGFC understood the economic
impact of elk viewing tourism, this hunt would never be considered. We need more elk
viewing, not fewer elk. Getting this decision right takes on greater importance in this
economy.
Your voice matters, it only takes a few minutes to be heard.
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 (7)
arkansasnaturephotography.com (online store)
ozarkwebsolutions.com (updated 2/14)
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 and will bill for
usage by private parties unless previously authorized.
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.
inquiries.
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Drive safely in Boxley Valley, one
minute lost driving slower saves
lives, speed killed this screech owl.
Give the wildlife a chance.
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
Baby Mink Ponca Wilderness
Free E-Post Cards New and growing collection from elk and swan pictures of Buffalo National River and Boxley Valley.
New E-Post Cards -- Buffalo River Wildflower Cards.
New E-Post Cards -- Buffalo River Wildflower Cards.
The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.
Zeno
Zeno
Feeding Baby Otter, Buffalo National River, Ponca July 9
Bull Elk Crossing 43 at Sunrise August 30, 2010
Foggy Morning Bull September 2, 2010
10 Cow Elk with 6 Calves, Boxley Valley July 3, 2010 6:15AM
Cow Elk and Calves in Buffalo River, Boxley Valley July 9, 2010 6:30AM
