Elk ExploitationElk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting
An Animal Exploitation Photo Journal and Gallery Presentation from All-Creatures.org

This all creatures animal exploitation photo gallery about elk is being presented to show the public the difference between the cute animals we see in advertising and picture in our minds and the reality that exists in the world.

Elk Exploitation
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Wishful Thinking

Elk-001 (Elk Exploitation - Wishful Thinking - 001) We like to envision elk living free in the wild, as this bugling bull elk is doing.
Elk-007 (Elk Exploitation - Wishful Thinking - 007) We like to think of the great outdoors, and the wild animals that God has given us, such as this bull elk in Jasper National Park.
Elk-036 (Elk Exploitation - Wishful Thinking - 036) There is something so endearing about baby animals, that most people want to cuddle them, such as this baby elk living free with his family in the wild.

Reality

Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 01
(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 01)  The caption on this photo read, "Antlers, Antlers, Antlers", as a way of attracting the trophy hunter to a "ranch" to kill a bull elk.  As can be clearly seen, these elk are being raised in a fenced in enclosure in the presence of humans, who provide for their needs.  As a result, they have lost their fear of humans, which makes them an easy target for those who kill to satisfy their egos.  This practice is evil!
Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 02
(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 02)  These captive elk were given names, as if they were "pets", which is extremely cynical, for their destiny is to be shot for "sport" by trophy hunters who have paid thousands of dollars just to be able satisfy their lust for killing.  In our opinion, these people are nothing but murders.
Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 03
(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 03)  These innocent and tame baby elk are being raised by humans so that when they are older, they will make easy targets for those who lust for blood.  Most of these canned hunting "ranches" also butcher the elk, who flesh can sell for as much as $18.00/lb.  In our opinion, this exorbitant price takes away any excuse that these people only hunt for food, for we know that people can live on a very healthful whole food vegan diet for less than $5.00/day, including gourmet fruits and vegetables.
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(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 04)  The caption on this photo of captive domesticated elk read, "Spikers reaching to heaven".  We believe that these elk are most assuredly reaching for heaven; however, at the same time, we believe that those who are involved in these captive hunts are reaching for hell.
Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 05
(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 05)  The Bible teaches us in 1 John 2:16 that the nature of the sins of this world are manifested in us as "the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life."  To us, it is obvious that those who participate in these kinds of activities are fulfilling all three of these evil characteristics, and none of the desires of our Father who is in heaven.
Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 06
(Elk Exploitation - Canned and Trophy Hunting - 06)  Hunters like this one pay between $2,500 and $15,000 to kill a captive elk, depending on the size of the elk's antlers.  We can think of no redeeming excuse for killing such a magnificent animal.  To simply kill to satisfy one's ego is evil.

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