Elk, art, and conservation. Lydia Smith recounts her epic, years-in-the making elk hunt, which became the inspiration for an artful piece encapsulating that last look after closings the tailgate on success. Proceeds from the sale of the associated limited-edition shirt go to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This is a great story about taking an elk and ultimately working to ensure elk roam our wild places for years to come.

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