In 2001, 25 elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Kentucky, followed by 27 more from Canada in 2002. Twenty-five years later, more than 250 elk have been recorded in the Smokies. Wildlife experts and former rangers describe the reintroduction as a major conservation success, while the herd continues expanding into new areas.
In 2001, 25 elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Kentucky, followed by 27 more from Canada in 2002. Twenty-five years later, more than 250 elk have been recorded in the Smokies. Wildlife experts and former rangers describe the reintroduction as a major conservation success, while the herd continues expanding into new areas.
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