![]() The Elk Refuge, because of the sheer number of elk that congregate there, is viewed in some. Last week a bit of positive short-term news was shared by Eric Cole, senior wildlife biologist stationed at the Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1912, Congress approved the lands as a winter elk reserve and by 1940, the reserve had morphed into the National Elk Refuge, as it is known today. In the distance you can see Jackson’s town ski hill – Snow King Mountain. CWD was detected for the first time in Idaho in deer and elk in 2021. Jackson Hole residents began lobbying for the creation of the elk refuge following the local elk herd’s decimation during a particularly harsh winter in 1910. It’s a unique experience and one you’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Jackson and/or wanting to take a break from skiing – I highly recommend taking a sleigh Ride on the National Elk Refuge. It’s fascinating being able to get so close to the elk – they’re such majestic animals. It borders the town of Jackson, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park. The following-described lands of the Jackson Hole National Monument are made a part of the National Elk Refuge and shall be. The Elk Refuge was created in 1912 to protect habitat and provide sanctuary for the elk. This number recently increased because they started feeding the elk a few weeks ago. We also saw a bald eagle resting on a post near the large herd and a few more eagles in the distance feeding on elk carcasses. ![]() There were around six thousand elk on the refuge when we visited. The elk were unfazed by our presence while they napped and chewed on their cud. With all the new snow the Belgians broke trail as they brought us as close as 10ft away from the elk. Cuddled up under the Pendleton blankets provided, the guide steers Jack and Jill towards the large herd of elk gathered together on the National Elk Refuge. We loaded up on the red sleigh drawn by Jack and Jill, the two Belgian horses. Playing tourist on the National Elk Refuge. Sunshine and unseasonably warm weather made for a spectacular day to celebrate the 56th year elk antlers collected on the National Elk Refuge have been sold at a public auction on Jackson’s Town Square.
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