North Carolina spent 25 years rebuilding an elk population that had disappeared from the state; in 2027, it will allow its first limited hunt with just two permits

For the first time since elk were reintroduced to western North Carolina 25 years ago, the state will allow a limited elk hunting season. The decision comes after wildlife officials said the elk population has recovered enough to support controlled hunting while continuing conservation efforts.

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