Elk spotted at Eastern Iowa municipal airport, advising public to keep distance; protected under state law.
An elk was spotted at a municipal airport in Eastern Iowa, with sightings reported in the Iowa City area over the past week. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office shared a video of the animal, urging the public to maintain distance, as elk are protected under Iowa law, carrying a $1,000 penalty for illegal killing. Historically native to Iowa, elk were last recorded in 1871 and can now be seen during the fall breeding season, primarily young bucks from neighboring states.
September 21, 2024
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