I thought this was a pretty odd story so I asked Willie Suchey about these elk, here's what he said:
Here is what I know about the elk:
There are a minimum of 3 elk (1 bull, 2 cows) loose just north of the
Allamakee/Clayton county border near Yellow River State Forest.
There have been multiple complaints from the public (both public safety and
crop complaints).
The public safety of an individual is of concern since the bull elk follows
him when he walks near his house.
The bull elk has been photographed on more than one occasion up to the
individuals house deck knocking over potted flowers.
The Department of Ag has been consulted by Wildlife Bureau Chief Dale Garner.
The decision was made to remove the elk due to public safety and the potential
transmission of diseases.
The elk meat will be processed and given to the Luster Heights Correctional
Facility.
Tissue samples will be collected for disease testing.
There were 2 cow elk killed by a DNR conservation officer on August 2nd, both
had ear tags. The bull has not showed up again but we will attempt to kill it
as well. Attached is a picture of the bull.
