Elk - Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife Oregon’s elk are one of the most sought-after species for hunters and the second most popular game animal after deer Rocky Mountain elk are found in eastern Oregon and Roosevelt elk are found in western Oregon, with most concentrated in the Coast, Cascade and Blue Mountain ranges
All You Ever Wanted Know about the American Elk in Oregon American elk are the smaller of Oregon’s elk subspecies They live in the eastern Cascades, the Klamath Mountains and basin, the Columbia Plateau, and the Blue Mountains There are over 74,000 Rocky Mountain elk in Oregon, with the largest concentrations in the Blue Mountains and south-central Oregon
Elk Population By State (Current Estimates) - Wildlife Informer Estimates from the Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife page put the population of Roosevelt elk at about 59,000 and Rocky Mountain elk at more than 74,000 This brings the total elk population in Oregon to approximately 133,000, but populations are likely growing
Elk In Oregon: Everything You Need To Know - Yes Animal Oregon is one of the few states to support more than one species of elk Yes, the state inhabits Rocky Mountain elk and Roosevelt elk While these creatures have small variations in their size and habitat preferences, they look and behave like typical elks How Many Elk Are in Oregon?
Elk Population by State 2025 - World Population Review The remaining states with the top five highest numbers of elk are in the same northwest region of the country Oregon (133,000), Idaho (120,000), and Wyoming (112,900) are the other states with over 100,000 elk
Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) « Oregon Sea . . . Roosevelt Elk are one of the four surviving races of elk (which are a species of deer) in Oregon These elk are the third largest land mammal in North America and have a population in Oregon of around 59,000 Elk are found in temperate Pacific Northwest rainforests and throughout northern California They are also called Olympic Elk
OREGON’S ELK MANAGEMENT PLAN February 2003 - ODFW Two subspecies of elk are native to Oregon: Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) and Roosevelt elk (C e roosevelti) Rocky Mountain elk inhabit most of Eastern Oregon with major populations occurring in the Blue Mountains and South-central Oregon
Elk of the Pacific Northwest Elk are crepuscular animals, meaning they’re primarily active at dawn and dusk so the early and late parts of the day might be the best time The other subspecies of elk found in the Pacific Northwest is the Rocky Mountain Elk, which are primarily found in the eastern parts of Washington and Oregon
Herd Nerd: All About Elk — Deschutes Land Trust Of the twenty-two recognized subspecies worldwide, four are found in North America and two of these inhabit Oregon—Roosevelt elk and Rocky Mountain elk Roosevelt elk have the larger body of the two (males are 700-1,100 pounds) and are found in most of western Oregon
Mammals - Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife Some of Oregon's larger mammals, such as deer and elk can easily be seen at places like Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area, and the North Bank Habitat Management Area Black-tailed deer are frequently seen in western Oregon along roadsides