Kentucky just got it's first bow killed bull.

The first seven elk, imports from Kansas, were released in Kentucky in December 1997. The state has released 200 elk a year and now has herd of 2,300.

In 1995, 25 elk from Michigan were released in Chequamegon National Forest near Clam Lake, WI. As of Feb./March 2002 Wisconsin had 85-90 Elk. Still waiting for an update on the summer elk herd population.

Wisconsin's elk herd reintroduction was never about reintroducing elk into Wisconsin. Ex governor Tommy Thompson pushed the elk introduction program through just to recieve the Wisconsin sportsman's vote. A total of $2.1 million was spent on 3 seperate introduction studies that each said reintroducing elk into Wisconsin was a BAD idea.

The end result was Thompson got the sportsman's vote with a minimal effort and lots of publicity. After seven years, Wisconsin has 90+ elk.

After 5 years, Kentucky has 2,300 Elk, and their first bow harvest bull. Three cheers for Tommy Thompson.



Edited by - Sag...again on 10/14/2002 11:05:03