Joseph D. Clark 2018 <p>Presented the history of the NC elk herd and summarized early research to determine the population dispersal and mortality rates, assess habitat use, and evaluate elk’s impact on the national park to estimate the probability of success in establishing a permanent elk population in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). </p><p>Gave an overview of a fiveyear elk population study beginning October 2018</p> application/pdf en Federal Highway Administration Elk research efforts reports