was this taken in the northwest somewhere? It was a tough winter up here this year, and I have seen a lot of scrawny elk. Any that made it to now will be ok though.

Yes, nw MT. This is by far the worst looking elk I have seen. I think there is something wrong with his front shoulders, maybe wounded during hunting season or something. All the other elk around herethatI have seenlook great, seeing lots of pregger cows too.