Elk in Prestonsburg Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023 Updated Aug 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In one of the most successful conservation efforts in history, elk returned to Kentucky in 1997. (Photo courtesy of LEX18) As featured on +3 Herd of elk in eastern Kentucky now totals more than 10,000 Elk have historically lived all across the Bluegrass state but they disappeared around 1850. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Bryce Jones' Sunday morning forecast Poll Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesMitch McConnell spokesperson says senator continues recovery in hospitalTeen boy killed in double shooting in Louisville's Cloverleaf neighborhood, police sayMore than 50 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite confirmed in Kentucky, state health officials saySen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner saysAir Force 2 spotted at Louisville's airport Friday afternoonHeavy rain leads to 14 water rescues in Louisville as more storms threaten3 men shot in Louisville's Russell neighborhood near downtown, police sayMore scattered downpours for Sunday3rd person charged in shooting of 16-year-old in Louisville's Taylor Berry neighborhoodClarksville tightens pet store rules as dog sold at Puppygram tests positive for Parvo Videos
+3 Herd of elk in eastern Kentucky now totals more than 10,000 Elk have historically lived all across the Bluegrass state but they disappeared around 1850.