Elk Deer Moose & Sheep and mountain goats

Bullwinkle 1
Moose Horn
Bullwinkle 2
The rocky mountain elk, an iconic creature that defines the grandeur and rugged nature of the region that it is named after. This large herd bull is working hard to keep his harem together and defend his territory from other bulls. I photographed him and his girls in the Norris region of Yellowstone National Park in September 2010.

The Rocky Mountian Elk, the iconic figure in the american wild. Known to the native Americans as the wapiti this creature is probably the most sought after of all the big game animals of North America. I happened across this bull and his harem of cows one september evening in Yellowstone National Park.
Deschutes deer
A young mule deer buck and his does hide in the sagebrush along the lower Deschutes river in north central Oregon.
Sisters of the sage
Mule deer does hiding in the sage along the lower Deschutes river in north central Oregon.
Too Cute
The Columbia white-tailed deer, listed as a protected species back in 1967 and placed on the endangered species list in 1978 when the act was passed by congress. This species of deer exists in only three places on the planet, along the lower Columbia River in Oregon and Washington and in the Umpqua river basin in southern Oregon.This image was made at the Julia Butler Hansen White-tail deer refuge in southwest Washington. Just look at that face, is that not the most precious look you have seen? Is this critter not worth saving? It is moments like this that I live for and I urge all who may view this and the other images on this site to please do what you can to help this and other animals have a place to live and grow. This means live in as low an impact as you can, donate or become a member of your local friends of whatever wildlife refuge is near your home or groups like the Nature Conservancey or the National Wildlife Federation or any other group or organization dedicated to preserving and enhanceing wildlife habitat.