Missouri Elk Population Map

Missouri Elk Population Map. Missouri Elk The Restoration Project A very large member of the deer family with a thick neck, long, slender legs, a long head, and large ears Elk were historically plentiful in Montana, but with European settlers their numbers declined significantly

Elk (Cervus elaphus) are in the deer family (Cervidae), and they are the second-largest cervid in North America Missouri has a long history of elk sightings throughout the state predating the elk restoration.

Map shows location of deer, elk taken for sampling Harrison Daily

However, thanks to years of planning and hard work by the Missouri Department of Conservation and numerous partners, the state of Missouri once again has free ranging herd of wild elk. In 2019, the state had between 540 and 840 bears with an annual growth rate of 9% Colorado has the largest elk population, estimated to be around 290,000 currently residing in the state

—Missouri elk restoration zone in parts of Carter, Reynolds, and... Download Scientific Diagram. However, thanks to years of planning and hard work by the Missouri Department of Conservation and numerous partners, the state of Missouri once again has free ranging herd of wild elk. The Missouri Department of Conservation was able to translocate elks captured in Kentucky into Peck Ranch Conservation Area.

Elk Population By State (Estimates and Info) Wildlife Informer. This makes the habitat extremely popular for elk to reside in. A very large member of the deer family with a thick neck, long, slender legs, a long head, and large ears