the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has initiated two temporary emergency elk feeding operations because of severe winter conditions and potential for elk damage and livestock co-mingling. One is in Buffalo Valley north of Jackson and the other is in Star Valley.
Emergency feeding under similar conditions occurred in these locations in 2008. Approximately 200 elk are using the Buffalo Valley area, and another 50-60 are being fed north of Afton.
Hay will be hauled to these locations from the department’s Greys River elk feedground where extra rations are being stored. Department personnel will continue to monitor the conditions and if winter severity subsides and available winter range opens up, emergency feeding will be discontinued.
Although established elk feedgrounds are effective in keeping most elk out of cattle feed lines, Game and Fish personnel are routinely challenged with moving elk away from private lands throughout northwest Wyoming during the winter months, especially during heavy snow years.
Emergency feeding under similar conditions occurred in these locations in 2008. Approximately 200 elk are using the Buffalo Valley area, and another 50-60 are being fed north of Afton.
Hay will be hauled to these locations from the department’s Greys River elk feedground where extra rations are being stored. Department personnel will continue to monitor the conditions and if winter severity subsides and available winter range opens up, emergency feeding will be discontinued.
Although established elk feedgrounds are effective in keeping most elk out of cattle feed lines, Game and Fish personnel are routinely challenged with moving elk away from private lands throughout northwest Wyoming during the winter months, especially during heavy snow years.
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