National Park Service Grand Teton U.S. Department of the Interior

Elk Reduction in Progress

Elk living in Grand Teton National Park are part of the Jackson herd, one of the largest elk herds in North America.

The herd occupies parts of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, and the Teton and Gros Ventre wilderness areas.

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MooseWilson Road £¤26 • Closed to Public Entry GRTE GIS 10/14/2015 The program goal is to help support elk Saved: 10/14/2015 10:18:48 AM X:\ProjectData\Management\ElkReductionProgram\2015\ERP_2015_11x17p.mxd • management objectives while minimizing its effect on other park resources and the visiting public.

The program runs mid-October through mid-December.

The park’s legislation allows elk hunting only. No other hunting is permitted.

Hunt areas remain open to visitors. Please wear orange or other bright colors if you plan to venture off the road in hunt areas.

For more information, please call 307-739-3399.