Not accusing you of anything, and yes I can see that the last picture was through your spotting scope. This does show that at least before your hike you were keeping your distance. However, I would assume that all of the bulls you are watching had not shed, because you posted a picture taken 3/21/08 (last Friday) of one still packing. Again, let me say that I am not accusing you or anyone else of harassing or disturbing the elk or deer. I live in Springville, Utah and let me just say that I think everyone around here is out looking for elk antlers.
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