Report Shows the Economic Impact Big Game Hunting has in Montana
The American west carries a deep historical connection to hunting, wildlife and the outdoors, attracting the mountain men of the past and the big game hunters of today. While dramatic vistas, tough and unforgiving mountain terrain are characteristic of many western states, the state of Montana has long been a bucket list destination for […]
Elk Herd Closes Utah Freeway
Rare circumstances prompted Utah’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to close a six-mile stretch of Interstate 80 after a herd of elk was discovered in the middle of the roadway. A herd of an originally estimated six to 24 elk was reported to have been camped out in the median of the Interstate for a […]
First, a Moose and Now an Elk Has Fallen into an Idaho Residential Basement
A little over a week ago, a moose had managed to fall through a basement window in a residential neighborhood in Hailey Idaho. Four days later, an elk suffered the same fate in the same small town. “I wished we were making this up folks…. but just minutes ago, another elk was confronted by […]
13-Year-Old Wyoming Hunter Connects on First Elk After Winning Competition
After competing in and subsequently winning the 2016 Wyoming Youth Hunter Education Challenge, Eli Jones, 13, was awarded a guided elk hunt in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming in conjunction with the Skyler Gabel Group. “Eli has been practicing basically since he was a fourth-grader,” the young man’s mentor Rick Rothleutn told the Billings Gazette. […]
Toxic Plant in Idaho Claims Eight More Elk
Adding to the list of mortalities in the state of Idaho this winter, eight more elk have succumbed to the deadly Japanese Yew plant according to Idaho Fish and Game. The plant, which remains green in color throughout the year, is a very attractive potential food source to many large animals but is highly […]
Idaho Spending $650K to Feed Big Game Animals This Winter
Cold temperatures paired with heavy snowfall has plagued animals in the western United States this winter, causing state wildlife agencies and conservation groups to take matters into their own hands to ensure the survival of our treasured wildlife. Officials in Colorado have been baiting deer and elk at strategic locations to keep animals away […]
Michigan Game Rancher Collected Deer Heads from Amish Butcher for CWD Testing
A Michigan game ranch came under investigation in late January after a pair of deer heads submitted for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing came back positive. The ranch, located in Mecosta County, was immediately quarantined, marking the second case of CWD being found in a farmed deer facility since 2008. “Any discovery of chronic […]
Officials Pursue Trespassers on Protected Elk Winter Range
After being alerted by residents who observed a pair of hikers traversing the closed slopes of Mount Jumbo Missoula officials took chase in an attempt to bring the two men off the mountain. The area above the “L” monument on Mount Jumbo is closed and prohibits travel during the winter months spanning from December […]
Arizona’s Cervids Clear of Chronic Wasting Disease
Following numerous confirmed cases in states such as Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Texas of the neurodegenerative disease that affects deer and elk species, some good news has surfaced out of Arizona. As with many other states across the nation, final counts and tests are being conducted as results are released. In the […]
Report Indicates Northern Yellowstone Elk Population Stable
Results from the recently released elk survey conducted by the Northern Yellowstone Wildlife Working Group displayed promising results for elk in Yellowstone National Park’s northern range. Marking an increase of nine percent from last year’s numbers, state, and federal wildlife biologists counted 5,349 elk in the region. The promising results indicate a stable population […]