Kahuna Memorial Committee is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Art Center of Estes Park. Unfortunately, we will never know for sure as his head disappeared the night of March 21. Kahuna the Elk Memorial - Help Tell His Story. The average age for Rocky Mountain bull elk is 10 to 13 years in the wild with the prime years being 6 to 9 years of age. If you wish to remain anonymous please visit NPS Anonymous Tip Information. Kahuna was estimated to be at least 12 years old when he died.
Park rangers urge anyone with information on this illegal incident to call Rocky Mountain National Park’s tip line at 97 or email the park. One antler was still on the skull and it is believed his other antler had been shed before his death. Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified of an elk skull with only one attached antler, matching the. Park rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park are investigating the illegal removal of Kahuna’s skull and antler from his carcass, likely sometime between March 20 and March 22. The mysterious case of the missing big Kahuna skull and antler has been solved. It is believed that Kahuna died of natural causes, as there were reports he was injured during last year’s mating season and was very underweight in February. Numerous images were also shared of Kahuna’s carcass. He was a majestic elk with distinct large antlers and was widely photographed during his lifetime. Recently, park visitors and area photographers highlighted on social media the passing of a popular large bull elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, referred to as Kahuna, Bruno or Big Thirds. A bull elk with magnificent antlers that was a favorite of photographers and visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park has died, according to the National Park Service. He will certainly be missed, I look forward to seeing his offspring in the years to come," Photographer Rick Martinez said.Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 Home Page Close Menu One of the finest specimens in many years, possibly since Samson. If the Final Score for your trophy is equal to or greater than the minimum score listed at right, and you are not a B&C Official Measurer, please contact Club headquarters at 40 or to get a list of Measurers in your area. I think all of us that followed him expected to see him in the next rut. He survived a serious injury from the rut and made it through the winter. "It was surprising to see his carcass, having dropped one antler and the other one still on you could identify that it was him. RIP big fella!" another group member, Kristy Ann, said. because his big thirds are the biggest! This bull will always have a special place in my heart. He’s known by Kahuna, super bull, Bruno and my personal favorite Big Thirds. I’ve been blessed with multiple solo moments photographing him. People have traveled from all over the US to see him. "I have spent endless hours with this bull over the past couple years. He will live in our memories and in our photos," group member Debra Sloan commented on one post. "He brought us so many exciting days of joy just watching his majesty. Since news broke, people have flooded social media to mourn and remember the iconic bull. What Samson and Kahuna have most in common, however, is the love they got from Estes Park visitors and locals. At the time of his death, Samson was estimated to be close to 1000 pounds. This past fall he suffered a number of injuries, which in the end, contributed to his fall. Although he made it through the harsh Rocky Mountain winter, in the end, his injuries coupled with a late snow storm singled him out as an easy target," Sanders said.īig Kahuna is often compared to another massive bull that called Estes Park home around thirty years ago, named Samson. "He brought great joy to so many over the years with his show of dominance during the rut.
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