Elk - Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
WEBInterest in Arkansas elk continues to grow each year. Not only in hunting elk, but catching a glimpse of one as well. More Arkansans visit the Buffalo River area each year to observe and photograph these magnificent animals, especially in late September and early October when elk are breeding.
Arkansas Elk Viewing 101 - Only In Arkansas
WEBNov 1, 2021 · This guide to viewing the Arkansas Elk will teach you everything you need to know to have a great elk-viewing trip. Eastern elk were once native to Arkansas but disappeared from Arkansas by the mid-1800s and were considered extinct by the 1870s.
Where to See Elk in Arkansas - sightDOING
WEBMay 10, 2021 · Finding elk in Arkansas’ Boxley Valley is easier than you might imagine. Get more information on local herds and prime elk viewing locations in the Ozarks.
History of Elk in Arkansas - Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
WEBShrinking habitat and overhunting reduced these large populations to a few persistent herds in the West. The eastern elk (Cervus elaphus canadensis) lived in eastern pine and hardwood forests, and was native to Arkansas. Records indicate it persisted no later than the 1840s, and is now extinct.
Arkansas Elk - Only In Arkansas
WEBOct 18, 2016 · Viewing Arkansas Elk. Fall is the perfect time to see elk in Arkansas. Rocky Mountain elk have the largest antlers among elk in America and by September the males are sporting antlers that can weigh up to 40 pounds. Fall is also the breeding season for elk and males attract females by bugling.
Aerial surveys show slight increase in Arkansas elk population
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Aerial surveys show slight increase in Arkansas elk population. JASPER — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists took to the skies during the last two weeks to evaluate the status of Arkansas’s elk herd, and preliminary results indicate the population is again on the rise.
Arkansas Elk Hunting: Your Ultimate Season Starter Guide for 2024
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Dive into Arkansas Elk Hunting: A starter guide packed with tips, gear essentials, and conservation insights to ensure a memorable hunt.
Elk in Arkansas: Roaming Black Mountain Refuge Since 1933
WEBElk range through more than 315,000 acres in Arkansas in the northwest part of the state along the Buffalo National River in Newton and Searcy counties and in portions of southern Boone and Carroll counties. The large beasts prefer open areas for grazing with nearby wooded areas for resting.
Elk - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Elk were native to Arkansas but were wiped out by changing habitat, mostly the clearing of land. The variety in the area in the early days was the eastern subspecies of elk, which is extinct. By the time Arkansas became a state in 1836, elk were dwindling, and they were gone entirely by the 1840s.
Arkansas’ Elk Herd
WEBArkansas’ Elk Herd. If you want a breathtaking experience, head to Boxley Valley. Elk have free range and can be seen at several different locations near the Buffalo National River in North Central Arkansas.