Tag: National Elk Refuge
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Mild winter on National Elk Refuge, but near record number of elk on feed
Most elk since 1998 now being fed- Since 2015 began, the winter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has been the mildest in the memory of most folks. As a result, the almost snow-free National Elk Refuge would be expected harbor only scattered elk, and the elk there would not be chowing down on compressed alfalfa pellets.…
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Q. and A. about ending winter elk feeding in NW Wyoming
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates issues report with q. and a.- The usual winter feeding of elk on the National Elk Refuge at Jackson, Wyoming, is just starting now. Every year they try to hold off, and once and a while it is deemed not to have been needed. The elk get alfalfa pellets, although elk on…
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Dr. Bruce Smith tells truth about feeding elk that Wyoming politicians need to heed, but refuse
After 22 years as the chief biologist at the National Elk Refuge, Bruce Smith pens an easy-to-read, but stark warning about continuing elk feeding- Prions are bit like tiny pieces of radioactive material in that they are very dangerous promoters of illness and for practical purposes never really go away, resting in the dust and…
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Looming diseases and court order leads to plan for major reduction of animals at National Elk Refuge
Wintering elk on Refuge to be reduced to 5000 to 7000- Angus M. Thuermer Jr. of the Jackson Hole News and Guide has written another article on the problem of too many wintering elk in the vicinity of Jackson Hole — too many elk at the feedgrounds and national elk refuge to avoid a plague…
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Record low number of elk so far on National Elk Refuge
Abundant grass in mountains and lack of snow keeps elk off of Refuge- The amazing wet spring and early summer continue to affect wildlife (and hunting) in NW Wyoming. Usually this time of year elk are moving onto the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole. This year, however, numbers are very low, with prized bulls…
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Conservationists. Half a win; half a loss on National Elk Refuge elk feeding
Appeals courts says elk feeding is not illegal, but risky- This issue is closely related to the Wyoming wolf plan story because Wyoming just loves feeding elk, and dragging along the federal government to feed them too Conservation groups appealed the loss in their effort to stop elk and bison feeding on the National Elk…
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Continuing snowy conditions keep Jackson Hole
Very unusual late, deep snows keep National Elk Refuge and nearby national forest lands under winter closures- Snow extends closures. By Cory Hatch. Jackson Hole Daily
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Dangerous snow: Is foot rot taking hold at the National Elk Refuge?
Rot is caused by freeze-thaw cycles in unsanitary snow- We just have to keep pointing out that persistant winter feeding of elk breeds disease. Now 23 elk have been put down for what is thought to be foot rot. No doubt more will die. Foot rot suspected in elk deaths on refuge. By Cory Hatch.…