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Elk Rescued from Netting in Prince Albert National Park

11/2/2025

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Rod Young, wildlife photographer, reported to Parks Canada that a bull elk was entangled in netting in Prince Albert National Park in early October.
Tom Perry, acting resource conservation manager at Parks Canada, said staff tranquilized the elk, removed the netting, and monitored its recovery.
Parks Canada noted a herd of 60 to 80 elk in the Waskesiu townsite and advised keeping 30 meters from elk, especially during mating season.

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Rod Young, wildlife photographer, reported to Parks Canada that a bull elk was entangled in netting in Prince Albert National Park in early October.
Tom Perry, acting resource conservation manager at Parks Canada, said staff tranquilized the elk, removed the netting, and monitored its recovery.
Parks Canada noted a herd of 60 to 80 elk in the Waskesiu townsite and advised keeping 30 meters from elk, especially during mating season.