Wild elk?

[Gr8bawana]

Last week while driving down the highway north of San Luis Res we saw a herd of elk in a big field. Are those wild Tule elk or are they a captive herd?
Just curious since I've never seen elk in CA before.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

They are wild Tule Elk. The Dept of F & G has transplanted Tule Elk in many parts of the state in the last few years. Check their website for hunting info on them. They have tags in a drawing.