Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument
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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.
Suggested Citation
Olexa, E.M., Soileau, S.C., and Allen, L., 2014, Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument: WLCI Fact Sheet 6, 2 p.
Study Area
| 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 |