How Many Elk are there in the Smoky Mountains?

While black bears get most of the attention in the Smoky Mountains, elk is another notable animal that can be found in the region.

And if you see an elk in the Great Smoky Mountains, consider yourself lucky. These nearly-eliminated species can be a rare find.

But if you’re like me, there have been times when you’ve excitedly pointed at wildlife and said, “Look it’s a …” before verbally trailing off in shame of not knowing what animal you just spotted.

And, since we see quite a few questions come in about elk and other members of the deer family, here we answer some frequently asked questions about elk, moose and deer....

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