Homeowners Near Jackson Remove Fence For Elk Crossing

Homeowners near Jackson have removed a half-mile stretch of barbed wire fence to give elk a clearer migration path. A group of volunters took down the stretch Friday after tree landowners agreed to remove it. One of the residents of Bar Y Estates says he saw a cow elk trip earlier in the week when a herd of about 100 went over the fence. Skin and fur on the barbed wire suggested other elk have been hurt at the crossing. The three homeowners along contacted the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation for help. A group of volunteers took down the fence from the entrance of the Bar Y Estates to the mouth of Coyote Canyon.