Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument
WLCI Fact Sheet
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Abstract
The elk herd that frequents Fossil Butte National Monument, a subset of the West Green River elk population, provides visitors with seasonal opportunities to view an iconic species of the western United States. Throughout the year, these elk range across a variety of private, State, and Federal lands within close proximity to the Monument. These lands are managed differently for various uses which can create challenging wildlife-management issues and influence the herd’s seasonal movements and distribution. Research lead by the USGS investigates some of the factors associated with these seasonal changes.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Organization Series |
| Title | Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument |
| Series title | WLCI Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 6 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative |
| Publisher location | Rock Springs, WY |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| Other Geospatial | Fossil Butte National Monument |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |