Why Elk

Elk is an attractive alternative livestock option because it has multiple markets:

• Breeding Stock
• Velvet
• Meat
• Recreation

Breeding Stock

• North America will be in stock-up phase for at least another ten years.
• Elk are a single offspring species; twinning is rare.
• Selective Breeding to enhance the benefits of the stock will always be in demand.

Velvet - (Why Velvet)

• Bulls produce velvet every year.
• An average 2 year old will produce 9 lbs of velvet. Mature bulls may produce 30-40 lbs of velvet.
• Velvet is a commodity which in the past 15 years has ranged from $35 to $110 per pound.

Meat - (Why Elk Meat)

• Elk meat has long been considered the premier venison.
• In 1999 the United States imported 1100 tons of venison from New Zealand. Clearly there is a ready market for North American Elk .
• Elk meat is lean, low in fat and cholesterol, and delicious.

Recreation

• Many people enjoy hunting a trophy animal, a mature bull with a beautiful set of antlers.

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