Creature on the state flags of Michigan and Idaho

ELK

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "This large deer species is often associated with North American wilderness and appears on two state flags." This hint narrows the focus to a specific type of animal (a deer species) and reinforces the connection to state flags without directly repeating the original clue or giving away the answer.

The clue "Creature on the state flags of Michigan and Idaho" leads to the answer "ELK" through a straightforward definition-based approach. Definition Connection: Both the state flags of Michigan and Idaho feature an elk as a prominent symbol.