Ok, the first picture was not actually taken while riding bareback on a bull elk—but, it certainly looks as if it might have been. This, and the two following shots were taken by Doug Thorburn. Doug has allowed me to present a number of his local wildlife shots over the years, but these shots of the elk are the first in some time.
Doug Thorburn’s pictures are used with permission.
If the queen can ride a moose, why can’t I ride an elk?
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Doug, I certainly wouldn’t begrudge you an elk ride. And if you weren’t able to salute while riding, at least you could be taking pictures.