A female elk is called a cow.

Quick Scoop: What is a female elk called?

  • Male elk are called bulls or stags, depending on region and context.
  • Female elk are called cows.
  • Young elk are called calves.

So if you’re talking about “a female elk with her calf,” the precise terms are “a cow elk with her calf.”

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