[MtnClimber]

This is only a few miles from where I live as the crow flies. I don’t think my dogs would think it was a dog though.

[neverevergiveup]

“”I got one report of the elk actually turning on the spiggot in someone’s backyard,” he said. “This elk is extremely habituated. It doesn't surprise me when an wild animal is raised (by humans) that this is the type of behavior you get. It doesn't display wild characteristics.””

There's no need to kill this wonderful animal. There are other options, including release in a wilderness area and letting him/her take their chances. Given the intelligence this young elk has demonstrated, I would personally like to have him/her in Congress over what we have now.

[Innovative]

Smart and nice, friendly elk.

Should be loved and protected.

[thoughtomator]

How’s it taste?

[Rurudyne]

If it was a buck there might be cause for concern. But a doe? Nah, let her be.

[BBell]

The sad thing is that the Elk will probably end up getting euthanized.

[Osage Orange]

Elk back straps are very good......

[Trump20162020]

Boulder, CO

Same place that held a candlelight vigil for a dead elk a few years ago.

http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_22322028/residents-mourn-boulder-elk-at-candlelight-vigil

[blueplum]

It's a yearling so there's still time to avoid berserk male/female syndrome IF the yearling is placed on a reserve with other elk and with absolutely no human contact other than supplemental feeding to be done at a distance. The animal needs to learn how to be an elk from other elks. A reserve in Alaska would be good.

[Larry Lucido]

[Laslo Fripp]

We used to live in Jackson Hole, home of the National Elk Refuge. It is totally fenced off from civilization. Would it be possible to have her sedated and trailered up there?

[dangus]

Didn’t there used to be some sort of social club for elks?

[D Rider]

Wildlife officials put animals down like this. Totally misguided, I have seen a number off orphaned deer aid elk. The stick around until nature takes over. In an elk’s case, it will join a herd. They typically do not stay with humans over two years.

[cnsmom]

I can’t believe no liberal Trans Elk jokes are posted. this Elk must not have a gender identity confusion issue.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

. . . female elk raised from a calf by a woman west of Boulder, seen as a cute curiosity by some, . . . In fact, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have raised the possibility that the animal could need to be put down

Ah, the "feel good" story of the day.

[jch10]

Do you mean that the wildlife people can’t take her to a wilderness area to be released?

[Deplorable American1776]

If an XY can think it is an XX, the ELK can think it is a dog... Don’t be anti Transpecies. What right do you have to deny an elk if it wants to be different.