Elk (Skyrim)

Elk are wild animals in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They are found in the wild and can be hunted for their antlers and pelt. Their pelt is used in Smithing and when activated at a tanning rack, can be turned into 2 pieces of Leather, which can then be used in making armor. The Antlers cam be used as an alchemy ingredient.

The elk in Skyrim seems to be Megaloceros, also called Irish Elk, a species of extinct giant deer.

Glitch: There is currently a glitch where they can run along the ground underwater.

Hunting Tactics
Elk are relatively weak, but fast. The best tactic is to sneak attack from a distance with a bow, or use a dual-cast Destruction spell, such as Firebolt. If your first attack does not kill it, give chase and wait for it to slow down, then finish the kill. Also you may use a melee weapon, if you do use a melee weapon, be sure to run straight to the Elk and have your melee weapon out and ready to hit the Elk as soon as you get close.