Q. Do these recommendations include test and slaughter of elk? A. No.  While that option was considered by the working group, it is not part of the recommendations. The working group predicted that such action would not meet fundamental objectives, so the recommendation focuses instead on tools to manage elk distribution. Q. Do these recommendations [...]

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Montana wildlife officials are still seeking comment on three overarching elk management objectives for populations near Yellowstone National Park that are aimed at reducing the risk of transmitting brucellosis infections between elk and livestock. The focus of the objectives, which were developed by an agency appointed working group, is to reduce the risk of disease [...]

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Even if you missed Arizona’s recent draw for 2013 spring hunts, a big game hunt this spring may still be in your future. There are plenty of leftover hunt permit-tags for spring javelina and turkey available from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Currently, about 7,000 leftover javelina tags are still available for purchase, as well as about 65 turkey tags.View the [...]

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