Nice looking bull, thanks for posting the pic.
What I hate to see is the chewing up of winter range for elk, deer, etc by a checkerboard of homes, businesses, and so forth; like Estes Park for example.
Another reason elk are more difficult to get to/ find. People want to blame the wolves and grizzlies, but fail to admit that development and roads through, in and around elk habitat have had a large impact too.
But that’s what you have with individual freedoms. If there is any upside to European socialism and it’s rules and regulations, it’s that you don’t usually see countryside trash. Still, I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Germany is a prime example. The forests are meticulously managed and maintained. Still doesn't compare to the gool ol' USA.
