Mammal
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.
In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described
Roosevelt elk
Western race found mostly west of the Cascade Mountains. Gass reported 131 killed between December and March at Fort Clatsop.
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
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
