Northwest History. Alaska. Science. United States.

Elk Thrive In Alaska ELK THRIVE IN ALASKA Animals From Olympic Peninsula Nucleus of Herd of 50. SEWARD, Alaska, Oct. 3. (AP)— Seven years ago 10 elk calves were sent from the Olympic peninsula of Washington state to start herds on Kodiak and Afognak islands of Alaska. Today it was revealed that elk...

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Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1934
Subjects:
Alaska
Wild Life
Northwest
Pacific > History > 20th Century
United States. > Alaska > 20th Century
Pacific
Kodiak
Online Access:http://content.libraries.wsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clipping/id/102463
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Summary:Elk Thrive In Alaska ELK THRIVE IN ALASKA Animals From Olympic Peninsula Nucleus of Herd of 50. SEWARD, Alaska, Oct. 3. (AP)— Seven years ago 10 elk calves were sent from the Olympic peninsula of Washington state to start herds on Kodiak and Afognak islands of Alaska. Today it was revealed that elk on the islands now number 50 and are broad-backed and in excellent condition. They are the only herds in Alaska and are expected to eventually become a valuable source of native food supplies.

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