Elk in the white

Winter breaking up

Soon the dripping of branches

And the music snapping.

Large elk bunch

Totalling three harems.

A strategy in tough times

Swarming confuses pursuers.



Wolves growling out their

Hunger and testiness, spittle

Running tirelessly.

One of three elk males

Bugles high pitched

Confidence rally.

The girls check out

Location of babes.



All sure of foot

Ready to bolt in unison.

Again like a swarm.

A common consciousness.



I am relishing views

Through my rifle scope.

And a bighorn

Double curl featured

Does the same.

Up and down wind.