I was out in the woods tonight, walking on a dark, slim road.
Suddenly an elk stood there right in front of me. I didn't see him, as I looked to the ground, to see where I was going. No kidding, I've NEVER been this close before, probably 3-4 meters. I'm usually not scared of these elks, but I think my heart stopped, it was so dark, and he was so near. IHe made this moves, I think he thought about backing up, but changed his mind or something, so it looked like he was going towards me. I guess I'm getting old, having such nerves. I didn't know I could ran that fast.
Perhaps it was a bit off topic. Perhaps.

definitely

Freaky. But kind of cool!!

Geez Erik ya should have asked him who his favourite Stones guitarist is but I guess he'd be a Wood elk....!!!



ROCKMAN

Elks rule!

Good one, Rockman!

I was out walking at dusk the other evening in our neighbourhood. Two deer ran across the street right in front of me. There are so many in this suburban area that we call them Urban Deer. Every night our yard is a meeting place for several of them. They love our gardens, even in the winter when there's nothing there.

With this shirt you could have proven you're on his side

venison stew = mondo delicious

Where did that happen Erik? I was also a few meters from a big moose (elk) last week.

stein Wrote:
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> Where did that happen Erik? I was also a few
> meters from a big moose (elk) last week.


In Harstad in Norway, way up north.

If it makes you feel any better.. this is what they look like on the inside:

[homepages.stmartin.edu]

Edit: I don't understand, nobody likes it. Well, just click it at your own risk then!



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In Kragerø Norways south coast.

Please remove this Reptile!

urrrg...

Aw reptile your better than that....not ya best move...



ROCKMAN

Hallo Stein!
Artig med flere nordmenn her paa IORR!

Have elks been known to attack people?

I think I remember a show on Fox called "when Elks attack". just kidding.

but seriosley are they violent

Reptile, I've seen it before!
My neighbour had something under a "carpet" outside his house when I was a kid. And I sneaked, and looked under the rug. It was an elk's head, cut off, with lotsa blood. He was going to stuff it out and hang it on the wall.

No elk aren't violent. But then can be, if they are scared or if they got elk-kids nearby. I know a man here in Harstad (he's a pharmasist), he was attacked by an elk when walking. He just almost survived, he was in the hospital for weeks. You see they can kick REALLY hard. This elk had stepped on him while he was lying on the ground too. And my, they're heavy!

A good friend of mine had a sister who was crushed to death by an elephant about 15 years ago. True story.

perhaps that was a lame post...or perhaps it was a lamp-post....



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> A good friend of mine had a sister who was crushed
> to death by an elephant about 15 years ago. True
> story.

And let's not forget Chuckles the Clown, dressed as Peter Peanut, who was unfortantely mistaken for a giant peanut and "gnashed" to death by the parade elephant.

Scenario number 1:

A cow or bull spots you at 20 yards away. I found if you don't move and are standing up straight they wouldn’t see you.
You should be in front of a tree for best results. Being out in the open will give
you away as a human, which translates, to a predator in the mind of an elk.
Elk will usually stop, stare, stare some more, then make a move.
Their move could be to flee if they smell you. If you move they will move.
If you don’t move they will probably walk off. Leaving them undisturbed is the best solution for this scenario, as it will allow you to return again and again until you are discovered.
I took this photo after cow calling to this rutting 6x6. I was partially behind an 8-foot pine.
The bull saw my outline but I did not move. He stared for what seemed like over a minute before turning broadside and walking up the mountain – still looking for that cow sound.
Instead of pursuing (always a difficult thing to do), I backed off and walked the other way so I could return again.
An undisturbed elk is a natural, stress-free elk. A disturbed elk will flee further than you think but will hopefully return to his routine three to four days later.


read more scenarioes here at elkheaven
[www.elkheaven.com]

CindyC Wrote:
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> A good friend of mine had a sister who was crushed
> to death by an elephant about 15 years ago. True
> story.

How'd that happen? Do you live in Thailand or something?

Actually elk are very dangerous. The Canadian military uses them to defend our arctic territory from attack. They patrol in close formation across the tundra looking out for food and invaders. They are spray painted white to blend in with the ice and snow. This created problems though. The Canadian army can't find them anywhere.

Then there's the problem of entertaining the elk troops. They seem to like that old champagne music so the most popular elk performer is Lawrence Elk. Second most popular is Elkon John.

Reptile Wrote:

How'd that happen? Do you live in Thailand or something?

No - I wish! I'm a great ping-pong ball player.

She worked in a zoo in San Diego. I thought he was lying when he first told me. I think I even laughed because it sounded so far fetched. But he used to just say, "my sister was killed by an elephant" instead of saying, "my sister, was an elephant trainer, and was killed by an elephant" which is slightly more beleivable.

I laughed too. Sorry! It just sounds pretty funny at first.

"If that elk dosn't stop it, man, we won't play!"


Keith Richards heard during the Elks Head Soup tour, also repeated on the Some Elks tour and the Elks on Main Street.

This is very good post indeed,I live in the inner city..and I love nature,Eric. I had two encounters with Bulls,and I was running so fast. I hope ya all understand me!I think people who make faults...well I make mistakes in my written English(I speak it so much better)But I dont really care and we learn everyday. It is not a good feeling when someone you dont know ,follows you,and critisize you,atack you and atack other people just for fun!!But its life,what is life also,is the fact..that I like a confrotation,with the whore ,so give me your Email..then you can stalk me ,and leave this great board alone. Ya like tha atack some of us in the back,and it seems you even feel good about that,it might be a joke for you but for me it isnt. I have to add ,that my impresion of you is,that you are not intrested or love the Stones!!Well you had your atention..One day you will walk in a wood...and there he comes that big elk..you gonna sream like a pig(wrong!!a pig is social ,and yor not!)Amd dont say nothing bad of Eric and Cindy ...you rat!atack me Im used to it!!and ,once again I will discover who you are!!and than you ,dont have to say this was all just a joke!!cause you dont have1% humor,Tired of you.Cheers Eric!!It might seem of topic, but this ''hate-person''follows me in every thread,so it really doesnt matter.So whore come out!!!