Elk

sureshots · July 27, 2008, 01:34 PM

Just got back from Pike County, Kentucky. An Elk walked across the road in front of us. I didn't even know Kentucky has Elk. Can anyone tell me about this? Thanks for any info.

Scorch · July 27, 2008, 06:53 PM

You can thank the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and their work with several Eastern states' game departments for the sudden appearance of elk in states where they were wiped out 200 years ago. They are not the same species of elk that once lived there, rather they are Rocky Mountain Elk, most of them from states where elk are becoming a nuisance animal in agricultural areas. Kentucky, Michigan, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and a few other states got token populations.

Jack O'Conner · July 28, 2008, 09:27 AM

Elk have thrived where pre-planning was well thought out and many contingencies were covered. Pennsylvania held its first elk season a few years ago. Since then, each successive year has meant even more coveted licenses issued. Population growth and cont'd management are studied by wildlife biologists.

In contrast, Arkansas released elk within miles of large alfalfa farms. Many elk departed the planned forest home to take up residence on or near private land. Crop damage has been considerable.

Kentucky "planted" elk in wilderness areas. Its a fair bet that Kentucky's elk will mirror Pennsylvania's success.

Many breeding pairs were transported to Sioux Reservations in South Dakota. Tribal councils set hunt prices and other factors. Elk herds seem to be thriving. In 2001, I hunted Lower Brule and took a fine 5 X 5 bull.

Jack

davlandrum · July 28, 2008, 11:41 AM

Was it Kentucky that a deer hunter shot a bull elk "by mistake"

sureshots · July 28, 2008, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the info. guys.

July 27, 2008, 01:34 PM	#1
sureshots Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Piedmont,NC Posts: 464	Elk Just got back from Pike County, Kentucky. An Elk walked across the road in front of us. I didn't even know Kentucky has Elk. Can anyone tell me about this? Thanks for any info.

July 27, 2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You can thank the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and their work with several Eastern states' game departments for the sudden appearance of elk in states where they were wiped out 200 years ago. They are not the same species of elk that once lived there, rather they are Rocky Mountain Elk, most of them from states where elk are becoming a nuisance animal in agricultural areas. Kentucky, Michigan, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and a few other states got token populations. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 28, 2008, 09:27 AM	#3
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Elk have thrived where pre-planning was well thought out and many contingencies were covered. Pennsylvania held its first elk season a few years ago. Since then, each successive year has meant even more coveted licenses issued. Population growth and cont'd management are studied by wildlife biologists. In contrast, Arkansas released elk within miles of large alfalfa farms. Many elk departed the planned forest home to take up residence on or near private land. Crop damage has been considerable. Kentucky "planted" elk in wilderness areas. Its a fair bet that Kentucky's elk will mirror Pennsylvania's success. Many breeding pairs were transported to Sioux Reservations in South Dakota. Tribal councils set hunt prices and other factors. Elk herds seem to be thriving. In 2001, I hunted Lower Brule and took a fine 5 X 5 bull. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

July 28, 2008, 11:41 AM	#4
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	Was it Kentucky that a deer hunter shot a bull elk "by mistake" __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart

July 28, 2008, 07:59 PM	#5
sureshots Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Piedmont,NC Posts: 464	Thanks Thanks for the info. guys.