I Got Attacked by a Bull Elk and What Happened to My Old Cabin?

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[TheGavrael]

Just in case people don't understand, Elk are pretty huge. It's not a like a deer. It's closer to a horse in size than a deer. An aggressive buck mule deer can be deadly enough, a bull elk can be terrifying. Glad you were able to get out of the situation without you or the elk being hurt.

[whydoyoucare]

My hubby and I went to Jasper, we were there when the fires were happening and all the power was out. We stayed at the Whistler Campground and there were a lot of elk. I went to get firewood and there was a nice big one standing by the woodpile and I had to wait for him to leave! Got to hear their bugling all night by the campfire! They are beautiful animals, but I think I will keep my distance!

[michellelindsay]

This Elk Bull is So handsome and majestic. Your photography is exquisite Shawn. Thank again for sharing ❤

[johntatum]

Glad you survived this close call....beautiful bull elk! Thanks for sharing!

[Flatcoated-Retriever]

for me as a german woman, it was hard to understand. Elk is in Germany Elch (moose) and in any translation site it is moose too. So I googled and learned, that your Elk is known in Germany as Wapiti. Very very interesting. We have here the "Rothirsch" and it seems to be much smaller as your Wapiti / Elk

[jeanettec]

How frightening! It would be scary getting back to your family afterwards too. Just glad you’re ok. Your life is more important then footage. Take care Shawn.

[crstothard]

You're a regular Marty Stouffer! Amazing experience! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from NYC!

[GlobalistJuice]

Ever since National Geographic captivated us with their photographic wildlife publications some 120+yrs ago, I don't think we can ever really understand exactly what goes into that type of photography until you're there yourself ...it's the wild poking you right in your eye!

[FngrsXd-n]

Oh Lord I would never never make it out in wilderness! I admire you all so much because NATIRE IS GORGEOUS! Thank you sharing it with us and risking what could have been disastrous for you. I will continue praying you are always protected, safe and fully awake when near those amazing animals. From A true 🔵 Blue Dot elderly Texan here, cheering you on both channels.

[Nannygoat]

It's great to hear news about the old property.
Yikes, now Shawn thats a scary story about the bull elk. Whew! Good footage tho.

[timkeagy]

It is nice to see you taking it a little easier on yourself by getting this tractor. I understand as we get older, this kind of help is needed with the heavy loads. I really like the chipper attachment. Make use of that PTO on the tractor.

[endymion]

Good thing you kept your cool and didn't show any signs of fear. Another YouTuber, Foresty Forest, was recently attacked by a Big Horn ram while hiking. His reaction was a little different. But he is a very agile hiker and he seems to be a good runner too 🏃‍♂😏

[maryb]

So glad you had an escape root with the foliage and tree. I have seen them on the highway up in Montana and they made my car seem small in comparison. That must have been frightening to go through. Great channel as always.

[douggibson]

Great experience Shawn. You hear CNR stories about bull moose ramming trains. Crazy the rut.

[marianfrances]

Even an experienced hunter like you! Whew! I've always hoped trees would protect me from antlers!! Now I have more hope. Elk are huge. We had a dozen of them outside a rented holiday cabin in Kananaskis. Opened the curtains in the morning...and there they were...right outside the window! Keeps ya on your toes!! 😂👍😎🇨🇦

[kmilton]

In addition to the Jasper Park "tame" herd, there is some at Banff Park (often on the golf course), and some at (just east) of Waterton Park.

[hildamorrison]

Glad you knew enough to move before he attacked! Great footage of the scenery - love it! Funny you talk about the other cabin - after putting all that time & work into it only to have the new owners build a new bigger one & dismantle the one you built would be a big disappointment. One of your viewers told me awhile back that you spend very little time at your new cabin & most of your time is spent with your wife & girls in town at the house where they live... obviously she doesn't know what she's talking about & actually believes you could do all that work at the new place in a week or two - building everything by hand ... lol ... You're still doing an awesome job & I'm sure you & your wife are happy to get things done at the new place... it's nice to know you both got the chance to get away & meet up with your girls being able to enjoy time together ... thanks for posting the video ... Christmas will soon be here along with the 2024 New Year ... I hope you & your family have a great one! ❤ 🇨🇦

[JerryBond-rofx]

Glad your ok. I live in the Pacific Northwest more specifically north west Oregon and we have a really good elk population. Here 2-3 yrs ago (time goes by) there was a bow hunter that was killed by a bull elk. He stuck it and unfortunately didn’t make sure it was dead. He was gored and didn’t survive. Working in the woods most of my younger life I have ended up with elk around me but they left quite suddenly. Had an old timer tell me he was chased up onto an old growth stump by a big mad bull that raked that stump and the ground around it. In 09 I was visiting friends in Alaska and they took me to the animal conservation park south of anchorage. It was during the rut and they separated the bulls with each having cows. Man they were mad. We pulled up and one of them bulls made a beeline for us but slid to a stop at the fence. But I admit I did jump back. That’s a big animal coming at you. Glad you shared some footage.

[shirleygeorge]

Phew! That was close..Thank God you came out unscathed...

[juliebrothers]

All the best for 2024. Your new cabin build and wonderful scenery are great. Glad you sidestepped that bull elk Cali's birthday was a treat ❤