Asheville Citizen-Times

Be Elk Smart and admire North Carolina’s elk from a safe distance to avoid injury

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to refrain from feeding, approaching or touching wild elk following recent reports of dangerously close interactions in the Maggie Valley ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Elk are hiding in this photo at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See them?

There are multiple elk in this photo taken at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. Can you find them? National Park Service photo The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains ...
Charlotte Observer

Elk in odd predicament seen roaming NC mountains, cops say. Does it need rescue?

UPDATE: The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office reports the elk was captured early Monday, Dec. 1, and the swing has been removed. “We’re happy to report that the elk is doing just fine, and there is no ...
Charlotte Observer

Elk are hiding in this photo at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See them?

The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains National Park can weigh up to 900 pounds, yet they’re masters at hiding when the mood strikes. Proof of their ability was shared Aug. 7 on Facebook ...