In
February of 2001 the experimental release of 25 elk into Great
Smoky Mountains National Park began. In 2002 they released another 27
animals. Most of the elk are located in the Cataloochee area in the
southeastern section of the park. The best times to view elk are usually
early morning and late evening. Please be advised that it is illegal to come
within 150 feet of an elk in the GSMNP. Elk should be viewed with
binoculars, telephoto lens, or a spotting scope from the roadside.
To learn more about the
Cataloochee Elk herd visit
www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/elk.htm be sure to scroll to the bottom
of this page link to see the Elk progress reports.
For More Information Call:
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Or Write:
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Phone: 828-665-2492
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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
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