Big Herd - Late September

[BigLou]

Last year during third week of september (believe it was the 22nd and 23rd), we found a massive herd of elk, probably 300+. There were clearly several hot cows and many mature bulls screaming like crazy. It was my first experience seeing a big herd that late in the season.

I'm wondering how unusual this is. I stumbled on another big group this morning, probably a 150 elk, but only 1 mature bull (and a few spikes and raghorns).

Any insight on when these groups will start to break up?

 

[eddielasvegas]

Where the herds were located would be most helpful.


Eddie

 

[jmez]

Have seen that several times in WY. They will break up when you or someone else gets in the middle of them and scatters them out.