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 |
|---|---|
| Title | Observations of elk movement patterns on Fossil Butte National Monument |
| Authors | Edward M. Olexa, Suzanna Carrithers. Soileau, Leslie A. 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 |