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Although the researchers identified over 300 miles 2 of core elk range within the 700 mile 2 study area, the elk are only using about 40 miles 2 of the study. They have stayed relatively close to the release site south of Clam Lake. Since 1995 when there were 25 animals released, the population has grown to about 80-90 elk.
