When you think of elk, you imagine the habitat of western states, not northern Putnam County. So, what is an elk farm doing in the northern hills of Putnam County? Bugle Valley began over one hundred years ago as a typical farm overseen by four generations of the Clodfelter family and today father Gene and son Chet manage a herd of over 75 head of elk at Bugle Valley Elk Farm.
Located west of Roachdale, Indiana, Bugle Valley began raising elk almost twenty years ago. Elk actually require less space than cattle and are generally easy to handle. The exception to that rule is during September through November when it’s mating season and their unique bugling mating call can be heard echoing through the woods. Elk are not small either, on average an adult male, known as a bull, will weigh anywhere from eight hundred to one thousand pounds. Females, called cows, weigh from five to six hundred pounds. Baby elk (calves) weigh about thirty-five pounds at birth.
One of the popular elk products available at Bugle Valley are Elk Antler Chews for dogs. Full of nutrients, antlers don’t splinter like animal bones, are 100 percent natural with no chemicals, preservatives or plastic to worry about and dogs love them!
Bugle Valley Elk farm is situated on 240 acres of hills and valleys west of Roachdale and State Road 231. The farm is open for tours by appointment. Tours feature a wagon ride through the 240 acres. Call 765-522-1550 to arrange an appointment and set your GPS to 4567 W County Road 1000 North, Roachdale, Indiana 46172.
