National Elk Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBFrom October through December, deepening snow push the elk down from high elevation summer ranges to seek food and shelter at lower elevations in Jackson Hole. Learn More About Visiting Location and Contact Information
National Elk Refuge - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
WEBVisit the National Elk Refuge for an unforgettable wildlife experience: a horse-drawn sleigh ride through an elk herd, with elk numbering in the thousands! Hundreds of years ago, elk roamed much of what was now North America, grazing in grasslands, valleys, and foothills all across the continent.
National Elk Refuge - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
WEBA wildlife refuge located north of Jackson, WY that provides winter habitat for Jackson's elk herd. Seasonal hours of operation are listed on the web site for the Visitor Center, Historic Miller Ranch, and Winter Sleigh Ride tours.
National Elk Refuge - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Elk Refuge is a Wildlife Refuge located in Jackson Hole in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It was created in 1912 to protect habitat and provide sanctuary for one of the largest elk (also known as wapiti) herds.
National Elk Refuge - Visit Jackson Hole
WEBImmediately north of downtown Jackson, the 25,000-acre National Elk Refuge is protected land and the winter home of about 7,000 elk. In the fall, elk migrate down to the refuge for better feeding as snow buries their summer grazing grounds.
National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park
WEBAug 26, 2024 · If you have a hankering to see elk—and we mean a lot of elk—then visit the National Elk Refuge, just a mile from Jackson, Wyoming’s Town Square, in the winter. The refuge was originally established in 1912 to protect one of the world’s largest elk herds. It spans 24,700 acres.
SLEIGH RIDE on the National Elk Refuge | Jackson Hole, Wyoming
WEBThis is a great video to help you learn more about the refuge and plan for your next wildlife adventure into Jackson Hole. Warning: numerous elk shots are coming your way. Music: Soon You...
National Elk Refuge - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
WEBImagine taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride among an elk herd numbering in the thousands. At the National Elk Refuge, such an adventure is available to winter visitors from mid-December through early April.
National Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
WEB532 N. Cache St. Jackson, WY 83001. Imagine taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride among an elk herd numbering in the thousands. At the National Elk Refuge, such an adventure is available to winter visitors from mid-December through …
National Elk Refuge: 1912 - 2012 - History Jackson Hole
WEBLeek’s writings, photographs and lectures depicting the demise of Jackson Hole elk attracted state and national sympathy and resulted in support from the State of Wyoming, the U.S. Congress and other conservation groups to …
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