To remain healthy, elk need security and snow interception cover, adequate forage, and movement opportunities, especially between summer and winter habitats.
General issues across the Sub Region will be addressed below, followed by management plans specific to individual populations.
Issues:
- Reduction in the quality and distribution of essential habitat including snow interception cover, forage, security cover and movement opportunities.
- Increased mortality risk from unregulated hunting, poaching, stress, uncontrolled access and expanding settlement.
- Management for elk can adversely affect agricultural use.
- Need map on elk only
- Transplant
Goals:
- Viable elk populations in a healthy condition