North Carolina's First Elk Hunt: Everything Hunters Need to Know | Justin McVey & RMEF

North Carolina is getting an elk hunt in 2027. In this episode, we break down the North Carolina elk hunt, NC elk tags, the NC elk population, how the 2027 elk permit process will work, and the future of elk hunting in North Carolina with NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist Justin McVey and Eric Stroup of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.North Carolina spent decades restoring its elk herd. Now, for the first time in generations, hunters are preparing for an opportunity to hunt elk in NC.But why are wildlife managers ready to hunt a population they've spent roughly 25 years rebuilding?We sit down with Justin McVey of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and Eric Stroup of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) to tell the story of North Carolina's elk herd—from restoration and population research to the limited 2027 North Carolina elk hunt.If you've been searching for information about the 2027 North Carolina elk hunt, how to apply for an NC elk tag, North Carolina elk population numbers, NC elk hunting regulations, Cataloochee elk, NCWRC elk management, or RMEF's work in North Carolina, this episode dives deep into how we got here and what could happen next.North Carolina lost its elk.Then we brought them back.Now we're finally going to hunt them.The bigger question is: what happens next?🎙️ SITKA Southeast Podcast — Episode 23Guests:Justin McVey — North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionEric Stroup — Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Charlotte Regional Chair