Sierra Madre Elk Herd

Wildlife managers with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are continuing to seek the public’s help in reviewing the elk herd objective for the Sierra Madre Elk Herd. The WGFD manages big game for specific post hunting season population objectives. Population objectives give the department a management bench mark to manage populations. The department periodically reviews wildlife herd objectives through public input and data analyses to determine if they are appropriate. The Sierra Madre Elk Herd is comprised of elk hunt areas 13, 15, 21, 108, and 131. These hunt areas are located primarily between Rawlins, Baggs, and Encampment. The current population objective is 4,200 elk following each hunting season and the herd is presently estimated to be significantly over objective. For more information or to relay questions, please contact Tony Mong at (307) 380-8283.