Wildlife
Roosevelt elk
Cervus canadensis roosevelti
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Habitat
Columbia Estuary area
Conservation
Apparently secure
First Observed
1805-12-01
Western race found mostly west of Cascades. Gass reported 131 killed between December and March at Fort Clatsop.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
1 research-grade iNaturalist observation between 2025–2025. Most recent: 2025-06-23. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
Journal References
1 journal entry mentions Roosevelt elk