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Kahuna bull elk8/24/2023 ![]() Learn more about the elks that reside inside Rocky Mountain National Park by clicking here. In the fall a new “king” will emerge and photographers are eager to see who it will be, but they will never forget Big Kahuna. The Kahuna Memorial Project Steering Committee announced today that it will partner with the Art Center of Estes Park in its effort to raise 150,000 to commission and build a memorial to the well. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Colorado #RMNP #elk #Canon /wxxUVqyG8R Over the years I took hundreds of pics of him, these from 9/27/19. Bull Elk- Big Kahuna - Bruno - Colorado - Digital Download for Prints Item details Meet your seller Other reviews from this shop (5) More from this shop. I learned today that the biggest, baddest elk bull of Rocky Mtn Natl Park was found dead last week. ![]() Over the years I took hundreds of pics of him, these from 9/27/19. The news of his passing quickly spread online and numerous people who were lucky enough to see Bruno shared their photographs and memories of him.Īnother photographer tweeted, “Rest in peace, Big Kahuna. He will certainly be missed, I look forward to seeing his offspring in the years to come," Photographer Rick Martinez said.Posted by Good Bull Outdoors on Sunday, March 20, 2022Īndrew Sanders, owner of ACS Nature Photography, wrote on Instagram, “The King has fallen! Debatably the most photographed bull in the country has laid to rest.” One of the finest specimens in many years, possibly since Samson. I think all of us that followed him expected to see him in the next rut. He survived a serious injury from the rut and made it through the winter. "It was surprising to see his carcass, having dropped one antler and the other one still on you could identify that it was him. It is believed Kahuna also known by the nicknames Bruno, Incredibull and Big Thirds was one of the largest elk in North America, with an estimated weight of one thousand pounds and one of. RIP big fella!" another group member, Kristy Ann, said. ![]() During the investigation, it was learned that the skull had been relocated after being cut from the carcass. because his big thirds are the biggest! This bull will always have a special place in my heart. On April 9, 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers were notified of an elk skull with only one attached antler matching the one missing from the carcass of the popular large bull elk, referred to as Kahuna. He’s known by Kahuna, super bull, Bruno and my personal favorite Big Thirds. I’ve been blessed with multiple solo moments photographing him. People have traveled from all over the US to see him. It is believed that Kahuna died of natural causes, as there were reports he was injured during last year’s mating season and was very underweight in February. Numerous images were also shared of Kahuna’s carcass. "I have spent endless hours with this bull over the past couple years. He was a majestic elk with distinct large antlers and was widely photographed during his lifetime. He will live in our memories and in our photos," group member Debra Sloan commented on one post. "He brought us so many exciting days of joy just watching his majesty. Since news broke, people have flooded social media to mourn and remember the iconic bull. What Samson and Kahuna have most in common, however, is the love they got from Estes Park visitors and locals. ![]() At the time of his death, Samson was estimated to be close to 1000 pounds. This past fall he suffered a number of injuries, which in the end, contributed to his fall. Although he made it through the harsh Rocky Mountain winter, in the end, his injuries coupled with a late snow storm singled him out as an easy target," Sanders said.īig Kahuna is often compared to another massive bull that called Estes Park home around thirty years ago, named Samson. "He brought great joy to so many over the years with his show of dominance during the rut.
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