You must not read a lot of our discussions on Elk management in Montana. These have been going on now for around 20 years on this site. I do believe about everything Ben has said has already been discussed on one thread or another here.
Yes, and the decline of the northern Yellowstone elk herd has been hashed and rehashed, with analysis of the many factors, but with overabundance of elk harvest as prominently apparent, along with increase in four legged predators and their successful dining habits.
No I’m new to this site and I don’t follow the state wide elk herds in either state. In 91 I was in Alcova Wy and watched the elk cross the North Platte for the first time in 100 years so I was told by the game warden then . He was not happy about that at the time , his words were that is a real problem. I realize elk have expanded their range throughout the state. Most of my concentration has been on the park area and Sell way bitterroot areas . That being said I’m always willing to learn more !
Shoots said what you responded to, not me ... however I agree with him one hundred percent!
Ok !!! Good talk, I will be more careful
From the National Wildlife federation.
Hah! Well as you are inquiring, I'd refer you to the baloney R1 public meetings biologists have served... typical is average 5-8. That's how they get a rough average for one of their primary POM metrics... to assess the quantity of wolves.
I'm sure normal in Glacier or the Bob is different than normal in Yellowstone. There is a website for Yellowstone wolves. Yellowstonewolf.org. You cited the Druid Peak Pack at 27. It actually peaked at 37 in 2001. By 2010 the pack was gone. Take a look at the various pack write-ups. It isn't an easy life being a wolf, contrary to the popular belief by many HT'ers that wolves are super predators that breed like rabbits and live forever unless trapped or shot by all-knowing human hunter.
And here they are... back at 27... contrary to some HTers.
That comment right there shows your ignorance or blatant stupidity for my content related to the various issues (including wolves) we have in the Whitefish ---> North elk counts.
Junction Butte pack.And here they are... back at 27... contrary to some HTers.
Amazing you mention GNP... w/ a quota of 2 along our Whitefish ---> North.
Yep. Biologist or Eco-extremists control that "management"? I'd like to hope one day objective biologists would manage those #'s though. The National Zoo's and the "buffer zone" is a whole can of eco-extremists working hard to get the city folk love.
