Elk Calf

My little guy and I were on a walking path on

the benches of the mountain

when we started to follow a small trail through the trees

about 10 feet back.

Not wanting to go any further we turned around and saw this.

It was sound asleep at first but our movement woke it up.

It was about 10 feet away from us.

It just stayed there and stared. I had no idea

where the mother was

or would not be able to see it coming before it was too late,

so we left pretty quickly.

It was so sweet.

I have never seen a baby elk before.

It was exciting to see it in the wild.