Nearly Mingling

The large herd of elk were scattered across the open 60 acre field just beyond the fence line from our show cows. Cows and elk have been known to graze in the same field but they usually don’t get into close proximity with each other.
Closest to the fence were two branch bulls (male animals with horns that have points that branch off of main spike). The branch bulls are the dominate masters of the herd and eventually a battle will determine which of the two masters will retain control.
Being only about 40 yards from the house and less than 10 yards from the cows, this herd was not rushed or spooked by very distant gunfire. They seem to understand that the area is currently in deer season and that they are safe from any kind of harassment.