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Elk caused nearly two-thirds of aggressive park encounters

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 6:44 AM UTC · How we work

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Parks Canada reports elk caused nearly two-thirds of aggressive wildlife encounters in national parks.
The analysis covered almost 3,000 incidents recorded from 2010 through 2023.
Elk were involved in more than 60 % of all reported conflicts.
Elk featured in 80 % of campsite incidents and 73 % of town conflicts.
Officials advise keeping at least 100 feet from elk and making noise to avoid surprise.

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Parks Canada reports elk caused nearly two-thirds of aggressive wildlife encounters in national parks.
The analysis covered almost 3,000 incidents recorded from 2010 through 2023.
Elk were involved in more than 60 % of all reported conflicts.
Elk featured in 80 % of campsite incidents and 73 % of town conflicts.
Officials advise keeping at least 100 feet from elk and making noise to avoid surprise.