NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An elk was recently spotted snacking on fall decor at a business near the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, prompting questions on how to stay safe when coming into contact with one of these large animals.
Photos show the elk munching on what appears to be a hay bale and corn husks in front of a business in Cherokee, North Carolina.
The Elk Program Coordinator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the elk was snacking on fodder shock and shared some tips on how to deter the animals from enjoying decorations with their mouths instead of their eyes…