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The first settlers valued Elk for their fur and meat, so the species has always been a good target for hunters. Nowadays, they are considered as pests since they damage trees and agriculture when feeding. Elk can be bred and are an attractive breeding stock since they provide meat, velvet, and are a good attraction for tourists.
A considerable number of associations are formed to help breeders and wild life lovers learn more about the reproduction and life cycle of the Elk. Such organizations are a good source of information concerning the habitat and habits of the species, management, and protection ways.
Elk - Diet
Elk feed on grasses, trees, forbs, and woody growth. Violets, clover, mushrooms, and some other foods are their favorites. Feeding occurs in the early morning and late in the evening. Elk are inactive at daytime and at night.
Elk - Habitat
The species is found in open woodlands as they avoid dense forests. They also live in coniferous swamps and clear cuts. The home range of the Elk is about 600 square miles. Elks are not strictly territorial and can be seen fighting only during a mating season.
Elk - Status in the Wild
The Elk was nearly extinct in the 19th century due to extensive hunting and agriculture development. However, due to efforts by individuals and special conservation programs, the population of the Elk was reestablished. In fact, Elks are abundant now and are the subject to controlled hunting. Elk - Associations Links
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Alberta Elk Association - Provides information, resources, news and links about raising Elk on farms and ranches and marketing breeding animals and velvet antler.
Deer Industry Association of Australia - Australia-based organization promoting deer farming in this country. Includes a facts sheet, a list books, and links to related sites.
Deer Study - U.K.-based organization provides education on study and conservation of deer. Covers the courses, and includes a picture gallery.
Elk Island National Park - The first federally controlled area in Canada to be enclosed to protect a native mammal, the Elk, and also the first large mammal sanctuary established in Canada.
HuntingNet.Com - Elk Hunting - Comprehensive, Elk-hunting resource offers articles, a message board, classifieds, quizzes, and computer wallpaper.
Minnesota Elk Breeders Association - MNEBA features Elk and wapiti farming, schedule of events, guide to velvet, sales listings, classifieds, and directory of members' sites.
MonsterMuleys.com - Online magazine devoted to mule deer and Elk hunting. Browse a photo gallery, hunting tips, guides, merchandise, and classifieds.
North American Elk Breeders Association - Information and resources on raising, managing and marketing Elk (wapiti) and Elk products.
Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association - ODEFA - Site includes information about deer and Elk farming. Also has several related links.
Quality Deer Management Association - Non-profit wildlife conservation organization is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer hunting. Our mission is to promote ethical hunting, sound deer management, and positive relationships among hunters, non-hunters, landowners, and biologists through education.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - The mission of the Foundation is to ensure the future of Elk, other wildlife and their habitat.
South Dakota Elk Breeders Association On-line - Information on Elk and members of this association. Information on current events and library of articles for the SDEBA.
The British Deer Society - U.K.-based organization engaged in deer conservation. Provides details of its training and educational programs, research activities, and the membership criteria. Also contains a list of related books, pictures, and information on various deer species.
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Wind Cave National Park - Elk Picture - Official site of this park in South Dakota. Provides cave maps, as well as details about cave formations, cave tours, spelunking, hiking, and camping; materials on the geologic and paleontology history of the area; and information about area plant life and native wildlife, such as bison, Elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs. Some information is also available in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Yellowstone National Park - Elk - Elk (Cervus elaphus) are the most abundant large mammal found in Yellowstone.
Elk - Fun Links
Elk Digest - Offers information about an Elks size, antlers, and family life.
Elk Gallery - Ken Maher's photo galleries - the Elk.
Elk Photo Gallery - A collection of photos.
Elk Photos - Photo gallery.
Elk Printout - The Elk, also called the red deer or wapiti (meaning "white rump" in the Shawnee language), is a large, hoofed, noisy, and social member of the deer family.
Elk - View video clips and photos of Elk. Includes numerous facts.
Elk, Cervus elaphus - Collection of photographs, maps, and descriptions of the mammalian species of this state in the U.S., from the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Seattle, Washington, U.S. Includes whales, shrews, bats, foxes, sea lions, deer, squirrels, voles, and rabbits. Provides details of their geographical distribution.
Estes Park Bull Elk - Nature-lover and tourist guide offers this short video clip of two Elk sparring. Read the caption, or check out the index for more Elk pictures.
Kids: Elk Glossary - A page for kids with a glossary of terms to describe the Elk.
Nature Photography: Wapiti - Picture and description.
Ultimate Moose - Fun facts about moose and Elk, including pictures, trivia, science, and society.
Wapiti Pictures - Find photos of Wapiti, also American Elk, ruminant mammal native to the northern part of the western hemisphere from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and conspecific with the red deer of Europe, northwestern Africa, and Asia.
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Cervus elaphus - Habitat and habits of this wild animal.
Deer Behavior - Information on the species and its behavior.
Deer Guide - Learn difference between the Deer species. Appearance, behavior, and pictures.
Elk Description - Brief description of the Elk.
Internet Public Library - Black Elk - Profile of Native American author Black Elk provides a bibliography, biography, and links to Internet resources.
Nelson's Elk - Information on Cervus elaphus nelsoni.
Planet Pets - Elk - Animal database turns its attention to this antlered animal. Find out how big it can get, read about its mating season, and see photos.
