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Elk Case Study

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Because of high population growth rates observed in the majority of elk herds and the relatively conservative population objectives contained within each of the associated elk sub-plans, the need to increase harvest on elk to reduce population growth, size, or both has demanded aggressive hunt structures (often six months in length) to maximize the harvest of elk (primarily cows) in these areas. These aggressive season structures are designed to meet the management requirements (i.e., population objectives) set forth in elk sub-plans, but alleviate conflicts with other users and resources simultaneously, while trying to reduce hunter densities in the field. Generally speaking, standardized season dates are superseded by the needs of meeting specific population objectives …show more content…

Late-split Early season begins on November 6 and runs for 15 days Late season begins on November 21 and runs for 14 days C. Rut season structure begins on any of the following dates: Begin on September 17 and runs for 14 days Begin on the second Saturday of September and runs for 21 days (interstate hunt with Utah) b. Resident elk antlered muzzleloader hunt i. Single season structure begins on any of the following dates: A. Begins on September 1 and runs for 16 days B. Begins on September 17 and runs 14 days C. Begins on October 5 and runs for 16 days D. Begins on October 22 and runs for 15 day ii. Rut season structure begins on any of the following dates: A. Begins on September 17 and runs for 14 days (MA 16 and 17 rotating “rut” hunt) c. Resident elk antlered archery hunt ii. Single season structure begins on any of the following dates: A. Begins on August 16 and runs for 16 days B. Begins on August 25 and runs for 23 days C. Begins on September 1 and runs for 20 days d. Rut season structure begins on any of the following dates: A. Begins on September 17 and runs for 14 days (MA 16 and 17 rotating “rut” hunt between weapon

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