The Madison Elk Herd

The Madison Elk Herd (HMV4T)

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Teton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 38.487', W 110° 52.602'

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From an elk's perspective, this valley offers everything needed for year-round survival. Food is abundant. These meadows become snow-free relatively early and stay lush longer into summer. During May-June calving season, nearby lodgepole pine forests shelter newborns from coyotes and bears.

In 1988 fires burned the slopes across the river. For the next several years the dense forest will be more open and less sheltering, which may affect the movement of the herd. Harsh or mile winters, however, continue to be the great regulator of the elk population here and throughout the park.

In June you may see cow elk with calves. Bull elk gather harems during the breeding season from mid-September through October.

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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 2:35am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 509778 N 4943128
Decimal Degrees44.64145000, -110.87670000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 38.487', W 110° 52.602'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 38' 29.22" N, 110° 52' 36.12" W
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Area Code(s)307
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100 W Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US
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