WDFW Study: Uncovering Elk Herd's Struggles
Update: 2025-12-11
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife embarks on a two-year study to understand the Blue Mountain elk herds stagnant growth. One hundred female elk will be fitted with tracking collars, providing insights into their environmental use, health, and calf survival. Despite improved calf survival rates, annual surveys reveal low calf-to-adult female ratios, suggesting additional factors impacting the herd. Meanwhile, local politicians like Justin Dixon advocate for predator control over further studies, citing cougar hunting season restrictions and predation as significant causes of calf deaths.
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