The moose is larger, the grizzly more powerful, the mountain lion more mysterious, and the whitetail more graceful, but the bull elk, with his proud posture, bugled call, tricolored pelage, and magnificent rack of antlers, is by far the most regal of North America’s great wild creatures. This volume explores the life of the Rocky Mountain elk, including its history, familial responsibilities, anatomy, and migration patterns. It includes the most up-to-date research on elk management and the relationships between antler size and elf age. Petersen’s critical study also includes personal observations and lively anecdote.