Justin McVey, District Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Elk once freely roamed western North Carolina but were extirpated due to habitat loss and overhunting. An expanding elk herd now inhabits the mountains of North Carolina. Learn about the successful reintroduction of elk, recent research designed to help wildlife managers monitor and understand our growing herd, and the future of elk in North Carolina.
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