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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the National Elk Refuge?
    • The National Elk Refuge consists of almost 25,000 acres of intermountain valley featuring grassy meadows, rolling hills, and marshes in the Jackson Hole area of Northwestern Wyoming.
  • What types of forests are found in the refuge?
    • The refuge also has several acres of forested areas with stunning Douglas firs, aspen, and Lodgepole Pine along the picturesque Gros Ventre River.
  • What wildlife can be found at the refuge?
    • The varied wilderness offers excellent habitats for animals native to the area, like the nationally significant Jackson Elk herd, various endangered species, and several big game animals, birds, and fish.
  • What other animals are protected at the National Elk Refuge?
    • Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, bison, and wolves are just a few of the other animals the National Elk Refuge provides for and preserves.
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