July 2026 WT Photo of the Month Contest-Winner!

[WapitiTalk1]

OK, time to vote. Here are the photos for the July 2026 WT Photo Contest, please refer to the original thread to learn more about them (where they came from, what they are about, etc.). The theme was "The Elk Woods". Please only vote for one photo. Thanks to all for submitting your photos, and, for taking a minute to vote.

#1 RS The Elk Woods.jpg (396.98 KiB) Viewed 320 times

#2 Lefty The Elk Woods.jpg (136.32 KiB) Viewed 320 times

#3 Elkhunttoo The Elk Woods.jpeg (254.94 KiB) Viewed 320 times

#4 Swede The Elk Woods.JPG (257.48 KiB) Viewed 320 times

[Indian Summer]

Swede you got my vote. THAT is what elk country looks like to me! Good luck.

[Swede]

Thanks I.S. I was reluctant to post the picture because of the smoke in the air. But that is part of the elk hunting experience where I go. The picture shows just a part of Hells Canyon.

[WapitiTalk1]

I'll let this run a bit longer but want to finalize all current contests before next week as I'll be ramping up for elk hunting! Get your votes in please.

[WapitiTalk1]

Swede got this one, congrats! Thanks to all who posted a pic and to all who took a minute to vote.

[RanchoSueno]

Congratulations Swede!!!

[Swede]

Thank you, RJ, Rancho, and all who participated.
I wish the picture could have included the warmth of the afternoon sun. Maybe it would have been better if it included the shivering cold wind that bites at you after sunset, and sometimes during the day. Part of the great hunting experience of being there is to see and hear the pine squirrels which are so active during archery season.
To finish off the picture I would like to add the long days that wear a hunter down waiting in a tree stand for a miserable and aggravating elk to finally show up. When he arrives, there is no doubt you are ready to kill. It is as much revenge as anything I can think of for all the days spent waiting and waiting. Dang, I wish I was there now!