Jerry Watega and his bull elk.

This massive 6x6 elk was taken near Pondosa in Siskiyou County by Myah Westland of Fall River Mills on Sept 17. Score: approximately 385. Photo courtesy of Greg Bidwell.

This monster 6x7 was taken last week (9/20) in Devils Garden, Modoc County by John Conner of Canby. Score: approximately 368. Photo courtesy of Ron Sherer.

This Gigantic 7x7 bull was taken off Fandango Pass, also in Modoc County, by Brant Sommers of Loyalton on Sept. 16. Score: approximately 350.

This huge 5x7 bull was also taken this year (9/21) in Devils Garden by Adam Server of Alturas. Score: undetermined.

This guy was alone at the time he was taking a photograph of his elk with his tripod. He didn't know that the lion was behind him until he had his photos developed.