Watching and photographing Ponca's herds of majestic Rocky Mountain Elk is one of the finest wildlife experiences you can have not just in Arkansas, but anywhere! Â The elk are reliably viewable almost year 'round, especially in the fall, winter and early spring. Â Fall is especially a great time to elk watch as the bulls go into mating season form, bugling and battling for herd domination right before your eyes! Â Only in summer do we see only a few here and there as high temperatures and juicy tree leaves (a favorite meal) keep them hidden in the forest shadows.