Big Boy Number 67
by Carol Montoya
Title
Big Boy Number 67
Artist
Carol Montoya
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Photograph - Photography
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In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the east end is the Cataloochee valley. At one time the mountains of the Southern Appalachia were home to elk, but were eliminated by over hunting and loss of habitat. In 2001 twenty-five elk were reintroduced to the area. In the Catalooch valley after the 2011 calving season an their estimation of elk to be just over 130. You can now see elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor center in Cherokee.
I call him Big Boy, but his tag number says 67. Watching him for over four years now and each time he amazes me. I hope he does the same for you!
I have known #67 for years and the first elk I truly loved. I have been in search of him since last year after the rut. Monday he was euthanized due to skin lesions and necrosis. My heart is is heavy right now, but I will one day see you again my friend!
Rest in Peace and run Big Boy
10-5-2015!
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October 25th, 2013
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Karen Cook
RIP # 67...You were such a magnificent creature and you touched the hearts of many people. Carol, this is such a fitting tribute...
Karen Adams
He is quite the talker! Love that you know you have 'captured' the same fellow year after year!.....vf
Carol Montoya replied:
Thank you Karen, I hope to see him soon. The large bull elk were not hang about with the hunger males, and cow. I prayer winter was kind to him.
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