The female mule deer and her fawns are the most frequent wildlife that one observes as he wanders the ranch. The grandchildren all enjoyed how the mule deer hops. The bucks are around but they mostly stay hidden in the trees. The mule deer leave the ranch during the late fall and the whitetail move in. The elk have been increasing in numbers each year. The elk can be found in alfalfa pastures of the region in the late evening. When they are on the ranch, they are found most often at the southeast corner as they like to stay in the dense ponderosa timber. The elk also like to graze on the young aspen found on the north side of the ridge. There are a lot of turkeys on the ranch. One will run across large flocks of young turkeys each spring. The coyote is the main predator of the turkey and one can hear him in the evening. Although not seen, a mountain lion certainly has laid claim to the territory that includes Aspen Springs Ranch. The badger and raccoon are frequent guests and the bald eagle visits occasionally in the winter.