Elk
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It’s called the “Watersheds Messenger.” I think most people will find it an interesting and valuable read. Nov. 2007 issue.
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Billings Gazette. Guest opinion by Don Woerner. Outdated approach used to fight brucellosis. This veterinarian pretty much demolishes the agencies’ approach to brucellosis in elk and bison in the greater Yellowstone area as well as demolishes myths such as that the Greater Yellowstone bison and elk are the last reservoir of brucellosis in the United…
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There is a huge problem at Banff NP because of the 4-lane Trans-Canada highway that bisects the Park. There are also way too many elk in the Bow River Valley near the town of Banff. An experiment is underway to try to make fences and highway underpasses tilted in favor of elk predators. Use of…
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Here is the story in the Jackson Hole News and Guide. By Corey Hatch. Elk from Grand Teton National Park where there is no general elk hunt migrate out of the Park early and seek refuge at the southern end of the National Elk Refuge near small city of Jackson. Most elk on the refuge…
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Here is a shocker from the Casper Star Tribune today. Wyoming hunters kill four [or more] grizzlies. By Whitney Royster. Casper Star-Tribune environmental reporter. The grizzly no longer has federal protection in Wyoming (delisted). Wyoming’s penalties are lighter (on paper), but the high federal penalties were almost never levied. The outcome of this, assuming it…
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Big game outlook: Expect stable deer and elk populations this year. By Roger Phillips. Idaho Statesman. This is a detailed look for all the areas of the state of Idaho. If wolves were destroying Idaho’s elk and deer population, the populations should be declining. In fact, they should be declining at an increasing rate as…
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Rocky Barker’s blog: Another elk rancher angers neighbors in eastern Idaho. Rocky Barker – Idaho Statesman Update Oct 5. Elk Ranch Owner Cleared Of Wrongdoing. Local News 8. KPVI.
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This story supports “elkhunter’s” frequent contention and that of my son-in-law who works for the Division in Utah. Story in the Salt Lake Tribune. By Brent Prettyman.