Elk

Elk seek shelter in heavily wooded forests for protection from the weather and predators. They can weigh up to 700 lbs., grazing in open areas and eating grasses, twigs, berries, mushrooms, and wildflowers. We have to be careful which tree species we plant near large elk populations, as they like to munch on our seedlings, too! Believe it or not, male elks’ antlers can grow as much as an inch per-day!