Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=584 (Website)http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/584/files/TuleElkSNRWebBrochure2012Rev.pdf (Park Brochure)
Description:Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a herd of tule elk, once in danger of extinction. In the 1880s, vast herds of tule elk were greatly reduced in number by hunting and loss of habitat. Cattleman Henry Miller began a 50-year effort to save them in 1874. At that time, few elk remained. In 1932, the herd was given permanent protection on the park property, now known as Tule Elk State Natural Reserve. Elk from the reserve have been successfully transplanted to other areas in California where free-roaming herds of tule elk can be found today. The elk are most active from late summer through early autumn. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars for better viewing. The park has picnic areas and interpretive exhibits. Location/Directions: The reserve is north of Gorman, south of Buttonwillow, west of I-5 via Stockdale Highway.
General Notes:updated 3.24.2009 df / 9.17.2015 lb / 12.22.2015 lb / 3.3.16 gb / 4.27.2020 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, KERN COUNTY FILM COMMISSION
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: Yes
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.3331212, y coordinate: -119.3591161
Ownership: state
Contacts: Ptomey, M.A., RPA, Steven *Special Events/Concessions and Filming, Great Basin District Chief of Cultural Resources46001 Orwin Way, Gorman, CA 93243 661.369.1142 Mobile[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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