Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

The Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a small herd of tule elk, once in danger of extinction. In the 1800s, the vast herds of tule elk were greatly reduced in number by hunting and loss of habitat.

In 1874, cattleman Henry Miller began efforts to save them.  At that time few tule elk remained. In 1932, the herd was given permanent protection on the land now known as the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve.

Elk from the reserve have been successfully transplanted to other areas in California.  Today nearly 4,000 tule elk are again roaming the foothills and grasslands of California.