Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument
November 7, 2014
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2014 |
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Title | Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument |
Authors | Edward M. Olexa, Suzanna C. Soileau, Leslie Allen |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | Organization Series |
Series Title | WLCI Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 6 |
Index ID | 70126525 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |