These prices are now beginning to demonstrate the increasing sophistication of the industry, as prices paid for lower quality stock is selling for higher prices. As knowledge of productive capacities and efficiencies increases, the spread of prices paid will continue to increase, with more valuable genetics maintaining their price advantage. It is a consistent, strong, proven market for a totally renewable resource. Not only is the market for antlers growing, there is an established and growing market for elk meat. It is highly regarded in fine dining establishments and gourmet centers.
Potential profits are presently very attractive.
Established elk farmers have already shown us the path. The future is bright for the North American elk farming industry. In a quick two decades, elk farming has become an integral and highly profitable part of North America's agricultural economy. Elk sires at an elk farm. 1979 Farm raised cow and calf elk.