Col-Tan Elk Ranch

Col-Tan Elk Ranch raises elk in Sabetha, KS, in Nemaha County and northeast Kansas near Kansas City. They have maintained a herd for several years following health screening protocols recommended by state wildlife officials and conservation programs, including routine testing for chronic wasting disease.

The elk roam open pastures bordered by wooded shelter where they receive daily checks and gentle handling to encourage natural social behaviors. Mark and Kathy Strahm draw on decades of family ranching tradition to balance sustainable land management with attentive elk care. Their focus on proper nutrition, habitat enrichment, and respectful stewardship reflects a commitment to the long-term well-being of each animal under their care.

A number of their elk offspring have been selected for regional conservation herds aimed at supporting biodiversity and healthy population genetics. Col-Tan Elk Ranch emphasizes breeding sound foraging traits and calm temperaments to ensure adaptability across different managed habitats.