They’ve also pulled DNA samples on every elk ever released. They try to get a sample from each calf born on the Tomblin WMA. When the Elk Reintroduction Program began the plan called for ...

But calf survival increased to 47.5% in 2023 and 52.5% in 2024. Across all three years, elk calf survival was measured at 36.8% – high enough to promote herd stability and possibly even growth.