(2nd update w/ pics) What do you think...Possible Elk track in OTC unit

[Richie]

I was archery hunting some back country last week in a unit that also has OTC elk tags and came across these tracks on a heavily used game trail. There was one set a tracks going one direction. Im thinking possible elk track but im definitely no expert. What you think? Bull or cow? there were no signs of cattle around the area. Apologize for picture quality...shadows were making it difficult.

[AZwest16]

Looks like an elk to me!

[trphyhntr]

Third one down looks a cow to me

[Presmyk]

If they are elk it's a cow even in the mud don't look big

[forepaw]

Looks like a spike bull, out on a long recon trip.

 

forepaw

[AverageJoe]

Good time of year to catch them in otc areas. I know of several bulls killed each year in otc areas. I say looks like a young bull

[Richie]

Thanks for the input everyone...even though I don't think he will pass by same spot again I did put a camera up and will be back to check it in a month on my pig hunt. I'll update if I get some answers.

[D.F.M.]

Looks like a small bull with a little limp on the left side maybe 4x4 .

[wish2hunt]

Looks like a good mature mule deer buck.

[AZkiller]

You're all wrong. That's a yearling buffalo. Duh

[tjhunt2]

It very well could be an elk Richie. Good luck on your pig hunt. Becoming an archer has opened up a whole lot of opportunities for you which you are going to enjoy.

 

TJ

[Richie]

Well I was able to check my camera on my pig hunt...these were the biggest animals I had on camera. Maybe they were from the mule deer but there were no more tracks of that size but the mule dear did pass through when there was snow on the ground. Thanks again for all the input....the search continues...

 

Hey Tom! I think you had it right...good luck is what I needed but I was able to seal the deal with my bow...I'm sure Scott will fill you in on all the details.

[firstcoueswas80]

That's a heck of a buck!

[Flatlander]

Stud whitetail. Hope that lion don't eat him up.

[ready2hunt]

Trophy buck- hopefully you can get it on the ground this fall