Tips For Living In Elk Country

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s elk restoration program is a success on many counts. The southeastern part of the state is now home to approximately 11,000 elk. A thousand people were drawn for elk hunting permits from among more than 46,000 applicants last year. Hunting and viewing opportunities are bringing much-needed dollars to the region’s economy.

However, elk can also present challenges to eastern Kentuckians. They can show up in places they aren’t welcome, such as the family garden. Landowners have several options for preventing property damage.

“As soon as you see elk, start running them off. If you let them stay around for a few days...