Elk in Cataloochee

The release of elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in February 2001. You can view the elk in Cataloochee Valley. The best times to see them are very early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

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Elk grazing in the field beside Palmer Chapel in Cataloochee

Bull elk with his large antlers and his family shot

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Click the play button and hear the bull elk bugling!

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Elk prints and products would make a great gift for him!

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Here's a video of a bull elk with huge antlers in the field. In the background, you can hear a baby elk crying. To view all videos, go to the elk video gallery.

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