Caption: Jessie Veeder (Scofield)
Jessie Veeder (Scofield) 

Elk Encounter

Series: Essays from the Veeder Ranch
From: Prairie Public
Length: 00:03:23

Elk visit the ranch. Jessie and Pops sneak in for a close look. Read the full description.

Jessie3_small Elk visit the ranch. Jessie and Pops sneak in for a close look.

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