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RMEF Comment to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Regarding Elk Management in Brucellosi
Was dealing with some science research and this came up in my search thread. I did not see it posted here yet.
RMEF's Comment to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Regarding Elk Management in Brucellosis Areas Posted on March 3, 2014
Comments submitted February 26, 2014
Highlights...
RMEF calls for research that could lead to livestock vaccines with increased effectiveness
RMEF does not believe it is possible to eradicate brucellosis in wildlife
RMEF does not believe it is feasible or practical to vaccinate free-ranging wildlife
RMEF does not support hunting cow elk during the third trimester, which begins on or about February 15
RMEF supports the efforts of state and federal agencies to enhance elk habitat on public lands, including wildlife management areas, to provide better forage for elk off of private lands
RMEF does not support the testing and slaughter of elk as a means of managing Brucellosis
RMEF supports cooperative approaches to keeping elk and livestock separate; however, we have concerns about the use of game proof fencing that could cut off natural migration corridors.
Was dealing with some science research and this came up in my search thread. I did not see it posted here yet.
RMEF's Comment to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Regarding Elk Management in Brucellosis Areas Posted on March 3, 2014
Comments submitted February 26, 2014
Highlights...
RMEF calls for research that could lead to livestock vaccines with increased effectiveness
RMEF does not believe it is possible to eradicate brucellosis in wildlife
RMEF does not believe it is feasible or practical to vaccinate free-ranging wildlife
RMEF does not support hunting cow elk during the third trimester, which begins on or about February 15
RMEF supports the efforts of state and federal agencies to enhance elk habitat on public lands, including wildlife management areas, to provide better forage for elk off of private lands
RMEF does not support the testing and slaughter of elk as a means of managing Brucellosis
RMEF supports cooperative approaches to keeping elk and livestock separate; however, we have concerns about the use of game proof fencing that could cut off natural migration corridors.
