The highlight of our visit to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge was being in the right place at the right time to see one of the herd of elk. We spotted them as soon as we arrived at the observation tower.

But first we encountered some of the 200 head herd of buffalo as we drove onto the reserve. Magnificently large and hairy, they were not the least interested in posing for me, being content to keep their heads lowered into the grass they were eating.${QuickSuggestions} I'd suggest visiting this refuge in September or early October as this is when the elk are rutting. Also, you may want to call ahead to find out if and when any special functions may be going on at adjacent McPherson State Lake. We arrived two weeks after a Mountain Man gathering, which would have been fun to attend had we known about it.${BestWay}
From journal Buffalo and Elk on the Prairie