As Andy said, yes, its true. I live in Ky and our dept of fish and wildlife along with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation have been restoring elk here for the past six years and the results have exceeded their expectations. We do have a season on them, but for now, its a very limited draw basis. VA and WV has an open season on them because they claim that they don't want them for fear of CWD. But, I really can't see their reasoning for this open season because all of the elk are "tested" before they are shipped out here. Anyway, they're here and it sounds like they're here to stay.