Game ID
Tule Elk
Native California elk, only found in the state. Hunting is by limited draw tag only.
Key ID marks
- Pale body, dark mane
- Smaller than Rocky Mountain elk
Track ID
Large, rounded cloven hoof about 4–4.5 in long — much blunter and bigger than a deer track. Often found in groups along marsh trails and wallows.
Typical size
400–700 lb
Best season
Draw-tag periods
Where
Grizzly Island, San Luis NWR
Look-alikes
None locally.
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