Establishing Elk Herd in Western UP Possible

Escanaba, Mich. – State wildlife officials are exploring the possibility of establishing an elk herd in the western Upper Peninsula and will present a report to the Natural Resources Commission this year.

“We are in the process of putting together what amounts to a business case for our (Natural Resources) Commission. There are a number of hurdles that would have to be overcome,” Mason told Michigan Outdoor News. “The two limiting factors for elk are habitat and wolves. More here