Elk research efforts
January 1, 2018
Presented the history of the NC elk herd and summarized early research to determine the population dispersal and mortality rates, assess habitat use, and evaluate elk’s impact on the national park to estimate the probability of success in establishing a permanent elk population in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP).
Gave an overview of a fiveyear elk population study beginning October 2018
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Elk research efforts |
| Authors | Joseph D. Clark |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | Other Report |
| Index ID | 70202232 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |