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Cowichan Lake香蕉视频直播檚 famous bull elk, formerly known as Line Dancer for his amazing head gear, has returned with a new collection for fall 2017, according to Denis Martel of Wilderness Watch.

Now, he香蕉视频直播檚 being called Tuber by folks who香蕉视频直播檝e seen him.

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Because the elk are in their rutting season right now, they are edgy and willing to fight to preserve their territory and harem of cows so don香蕉视频直播檛 try to get close to a bull.

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But Tuber, despite his new look, is apparently in good shape.

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Tranquilizing this elk is not an option, according to Martel.

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And at this time of year, that香蕉视频直播檚 important.

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Martel said that years back he saw that happen when a conservation officer from Nanaimo had to dart a bull elk.

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Martel urged anyone living in an area where elk might pass by to clean up obstacles from your yard.

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Martel said he香蕉视频直播檇 seen one Youbou homeowner who had a tennis net across their driveway all summer to keep people from coming through.

香蕉视频直播淚 mentioned it to [conservation officer Sgt.] Scott Norris and he said he香蕉视频直播檇 talk to the people. I went by there this week and it was gone. That was so nice of those people. If there are people out there who have done this, I thank them from the bottom of my heart because it means one less elk that香蕉视频直播檚 susceptible to having traumatic problems through the rut,香蕉视频直播� he said.