There used to be a wild elk herd in the area, but I have herd they have since gone extinct again.
I hadn't heard that about the elk. But, I know they are tying very hard to re-establish elk to this area, and the elk are struggling. Here is the most recent statement I am aware of from the VGDIF:
Virginia Elk Harvest From my understanding of the issue, a fair number of Virginia elk moved across the line into WV. But, they too are struggling. Here is an old link to what is being done in WV:
Elk Plan in WV
