Features
ElkFest
Each May, an antler auction is held on Jackson's Town Square, where antlers collected on the refuge are sold.
ElkFest and Other Visitor Activities
Historic Miller Ranch
Enjoy a visit to a historic homestead. The Miller Ranch is open during the summer season.
Historic Miller Ranch
Refuge Access Regulations
Click here to read about winter closures and access regulations in effect on April 30 and May 1.
Refuge Access Regulations
Refuge Photo Gallery
Enjoy a collection of photographs on the National Elk Refuge photo sharing Flickr site.
Photo Gallery Link...
Winter Sleigh Rides
Horse-drawn rides are a popular refuge winter activity. Experience this unique way to visit the refuge.
Learn more about Sleigh Rides
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions at the National Elk Refuge.
Frequently Asked QuestionsArchived News Stories
Read news stories from 2016 along with those from previous years.
Archived News StoriesAbout the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
Learn more about the NWRS
Elk aren't the only species of wildlife you may see on the National Elk Refuge.
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Last Updated: May 23, 2017