North Carolina spent 25 years rebuilding an elk population that had disappeared from the state; in 2027, it will allow its first limited hunt with just two permits
- Elk were once found across much of North Carolina but disappeared from the state many years agoFor the first time since elk were reintroduced to western North Carolina 25 years ago, the state will allow a limited elk hunting season.
- The decision comes after wildlife officials said the elk population has recovered enough to support controlled hunting while continuing conservation efforts.
- The change follows the signing of House Bill 747 by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein on July 7.
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- Elk were once found across much of North Carolina but disappeared from the state many years agoFor the first time since elk were reintroduced to western North Carolina 25 years ago, the state will allow a limited elk hunting season.
- The decision comes after wildlife officials said the elk population has recovered enough to support controlled hunting while continuing conservation efforts.
- The change follows the signing of House Bill 747 by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein on July 7.
Sources: Times of India