![]() ![]() ![]() Please remember that even though our elk seem almost tame, they are wild animals. Look in the high places like the horse camp in warmer weather and in the low fields of the old farms when it is cold. They can generally be found around the campgrounds or in the fields of the Clagget farm on the north side of the river. Several old roads and some service roads wind through this MA, making walking easy though the fields and timber.Įrbie is another great place to see the elk. This is a great place to do some walking. If elk cannot be seen at the bridge, walk a short distance up the river along the field edges.Īfter leaving Carver, a short drive on gravel road will take you to the Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area with its extensive elk habitat improvement benefiting the species. When the gravel road reaches 123, turn south to Carver. In all the areas where the road follows the river, a short walk through fields offers opportunities to see elk. The east road will eventually bring you out on Highway 123 if you follow it all the way through. The North River Road, west for the bridge is narrow and rough, but passable and a pleasant drive. They are very used to visitors and almost seem to pose for pictures.Įither road from the Pruitt Bridge will take you into elk country. Elk are usually in the area, especially during the morning or evening hours. Start at the Junction of Highway 74 and 21 then drive south to the old grist mill. One is on Highway 123 around the Carver bridge south of Hasty and the other is in Boxley Valley. Some hiking and/or driving on gravel roads may be required so choose a driving tour, hike one of the many trails, or just walk any section of the river’s winding path from Boxley Valley to Carver to view these magnificent animals.įor easy elk watching without hiking, there are two good locations. When the calves come in the spring, they too, are an especially entertaining part of elk watching.Įxploring anywhere along the Buffalo National River corridor is likely to yield elk sightings. Their high pitched call rings from the bluffs of the Buffalo and adds excitement. Fall is the rut season and bulls begin bugling in September. Winter is ideal, as the animals will stay in the fields most of the day, grazing or sleeping in the sunshine. While elk watching is at its best in the cooler seasons, it is possible to see them even in full summer if you watch the bedding fields late in the evening or very early in the Morning. Elk-watching is a favorite past-time of Newton County residents which they invite you to share and enjoy. ![]() All up and down the river, there are places where you are likely to find the elk grazing in open fields, including some areas that are easily seen from your vehicle. The proclamation and the first annual Buffalo River Elk Festival held the next week celebrated a successful introduction of Rocky Mountain Elk that started in the 1970’s.Ĭelebrating the elk is more than an activity for hunters. By proclamation of Governor Mike Huckabee, Newton County was officially designated "Elk Capital of Arkansas" on July 22, 1998. ![]()
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