Locksley
Well-Known Member
Does Tennessee have a Out-of-Zone Elk Permit like KY dose???
Out-of-Zone Elk Permit
$30.00 resident
$365.00 nonresident
http://fw.ky.gov/10SpringTurkeyGeneral.asp _________________________
It is currently estimated that the Tennessee elk herd numbers a little over 300 head strong. With this estimate, in 2009, Tennessee announced their first ever elk hunt in almost 150 years. For more information on Tennessee�s first elk hunt visit www.tnelkhunt.com
lk Hunting In Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission approved the second elk hunt in Tennessee which will be similar to last year�s, the first in the state since 1865. The action came during the TWRC February meeting held at the Ray Bell Region II Building.
The TWRC passed the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency proposal that the 2010 statewide elk hunting season will be held October 18-22, 2010 with five permits available for antlered bulls only. Four of the elk permits will again be randomly selected through a drawing conducted by the TWRA while the fifth permit was once again donated to a Non-Governmental Organization, this year the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is going to help raise funds for Tennessee�s elk program at its Annual RMEF Convention in March in Reno, Nev. Applications will be available from April 1 - May 31.
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/elkmain.html
Smoky Mountain Elk Herd News
The 2009 calving season proved to be another successful year for the GSMNP elk herd. There have been a total of 19 calves born this year, 16 of which have survived which makes 2009 one of the best years yet for herd recruitment! While the sex of several of the calves has yet to be determined, it appears that they are split about evenly between male and female. Two of the calves that died were killed by bears and the third was very underweight when it was born. No bears were relocated as part of elk calving season this year, so it is very encouraging to see survival rates so high this year.
Initially there were 52 elk released into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With this year�s calving season included, there are currently about 110 elk in the GSMNP herd. There are 55 female elk, 45 male elk, and 8-10 whose sex has not yet been determined (2009 calves). These elk are spread fairly evenly across all age classes.
The fall rut is in full swing and there has been plenty of excitement around the herd so far! The cows have been divided into several different harems and there have been several different bulls seen with each harem. The most dominant bulls in Cataloochee so far have been #s 16, 3, 67, and an unmarked bull from the Cove Creek area. Bull #67 and the unmarked bull are the first bulls in Cataloochee to have been born in GSMNP and become dominant. The dominant bull in the Oconaluftee area is #74, also born in GSMNP. All of the bulls this year have very impressive antlers, which can be seen as a sign that there is high quality forage available for the elk.
With the leaves changing colors this is an excellent time to visit Cataloochee to view the elk and it seems that more people are making the trip daily. If you make the trip into the Valley, please remember to pull your vehicle off of the road when viewing wildlife, as it is becoming increasingly busy and traffic can congest quickly on the narrow road. Also, please remember that the elk are at an especially agitated state right now with the pressures of the mating season, and they can become aggressive suddenly. Remain in/near your vehicle at all times in the presence of elk and do not approach them! Have a great fall!
Joe Yarkovich
Elk Management, GSMNP
865-850-0533
[email protected]
http://www.ncelk.org/herd.htm
North Carolina Elk pictures
http://www.ncelk.org/pictures.htm
Out-of-Zone Elk Permit
$30.00 resident
$365.00 nonresident
http://fw.ky.gov/10SpringTurkeyGeneral.asp _________________________
BigGameGuy said:
EastTNHunter said:
Dodge Man said:why don't they let them spread? they could just have a elk hunt in the state and still draw the same 5 permits no matter what county the elk are in. If the elk don't want to stay in one place let the roam and multiply!
It is currently estimated that the Tennessee elk herd numbers a little over 300 head strong. With this estimate, in 2009, Tennessee announced their first ever elk hunt in almost 150 years. For more information on Tennessee�s first elk hunt visit www.tnelkhunt.com
lk Hunting In Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission approved the second elk hunt in Tennessee which will be similar to last year�s, the first in the state since 1865. The action came during the TWRC February meeting held at the Ray Bell Region II Building.
The TWRC passed the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency proposal that the 2010 statewide elk hunting season will be held October 18-22, 2010 with five permits available for antlered bulls only. Four of the elk permits will again be randomly selected through a drawing conducted by the TWRA while the fifth permit was once again donated to a Non-Governmental Organization, this year the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is going to help raise funds for Tennessee�s elk program at its Annual RMEF Convention in March in Reno, Nev. Applications will be available from April 1 - May 31.
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/elkmain.html
Locksley said:
Smoky Mountain Elk Herd News
The 2009 calving season proved to be another successful year for the GSMNP elk herd. There have been a total of 19 calves born this year, 16 of which have survived which makes 2009 one of the best years yet for herd recruitment! While the sex of several of the calves has yet to be determined, it appears that they are split about evenly between male and female. Two of the calves that died were killed by bears and the third was very underweight when it was born. No bears were relocated as part of elk calving season this year, so it is very encouraging to see survival rates so high this year.
Initially there were 52 elk released into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With this year�s calving season included, there are currently about 110 elk in the GSMNP herd. There are 55 female elk, 45 male elk, and 8-10 whose sex has not yet been determined (2009 calves). These elk are spread fairly evenly across all age classes.
The fall rut is in full swing and there has been plenty of excitement around the herd so far! The cows have been divided into several different harems and there have been several different bulls seen with each harem. The most dominant bulls in Cataloochee so far have been #s 16, 3, 67, and an unmarked bull from the Cove Creek area. Bull #67 and the unmarked bull are the first bulls in Cataloochee to have been born in GSMNP and become dominant. The dominant bull in the Oconaluftee area is #74, also born in GSMNP. All of the bulls this year have very impressive antlers, which can be seen as a sign that there is high quality forage available for the elk.
With the leaves changing colors this is an excellent time to visit Cataloochee to view the elk and it seems that more people are making the trip daily. If you make the trip into the Valley, please remember to pull your vehicle off of the road when viewing wildlife, as it is becoming increasingly busy and traffic can congest quickly on the narrow road. Also, please remember that the elk are at an especially agitated state right now with the pressures of the mating season, and they can become aggressive suddenly. Remain in/near your vehicle at all times in the presence of elk and do not approach them! Have a great fall!
Joe Yarkovich
Elk Management, GSMNP
865-850-0533
[email protected]
http://www.ncelk.org/herd.htm
North Carolina Elk pictures
http://www.ncelk.org/pictures.htm
