Elk Population Decline
Bill discusses the concerning decline in elk populations, particularly noting a drop in calf counts from 40 to 28 per hundred cows. He highlights that despite reduced hunting licenses, the herd continues to decrease, indicating potential issues with calf recruitment. Brody emphasizes that without young elk, the future of the herd is at risk, while Bill shares insights from their study in the upper Eagle Valley, where they meticulously observed calf nursing behaviors.In this clip
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The MeatEater Podcast
Ep. 121: A Man of the Law
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