Elk Rut Done, Great 2012
Winter Viewing Continues
Overview
There will be good elk viewing until April at
least. See new map right. Red dates equal
herd locations. Zones in pale yellow.
Elk Rut Videos
New Herd Location Map (Right)
Each month I will post a new map so it will
not become too crowded. Each map will
contain the dates and locations of elk
during my visit to the valley. Elk may move
day-to-day, but often they do not. Use this
map as a pretty good guide of where to
look for elk. Always check the whole valley.
Elk Photography
From now until the end of the year, I will
report on the rut every few days.
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
careless.
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-
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.
Key Local Contacts:
Ponca Elk Education Center
870-861-2432
(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. I will sue for
flagrant theft.
Speed kills in Boxley Valley. Roadside elk
bolt unpredictably. Slow down to 45, enjoy
the view. Protect your life and theirs, do
the right thing.
The spike bulls (right) bolted in front of a
red van that saw them, but did not slow
down. I thought I would be photographing
an accident.
Remember elk are huge. Remember also
that Boxley Valley has many blind curves
and rises in the road. Going slow will only
cost you a couple of minutes, it could
save your life.