Elk

We preach to stay away from large animals, some people just ain't right.

Different species of animals meeting up in the wild are not always peaceful encounters.

Now, that is something that I didn't know

With fall finally arriving and the weather cooling down, it is the best time to find the many animals that Wyoming has to offer. From elk to owls to prairie dogs, there are several areas around Laramie where you and your family can go and look for these creatures from a distance...

An elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in an area of northwestern Wyoming where the animals congregate during the winter at feedgrounds.

As fall turns to winter, numerous animals are leaving their higher-elevation levels to prepare for the oncoming season. Because of this, they are traveling more than usual, and are crossing highways at a higher rate.

Biologist Eric Cole at the National Elk Refuge says bugling in Jackson Hole usually peaks in late September.

These were Elk Hunt Areas 45 and 114.