Unintended Consequences of Bovine Brucellosis Management on Demand for Elk Hunting in Northwestern Wyoming

Management strategies proposed to mitigate the risk of brucellosis transmission between elk and cattle (e.g., test-and-slaughter of all elk, elimination of feedgrounds, use of contraceptives) could result in a substantial decrease in elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) populations. These strategies could i...

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Main Authors: Mandy E. Kauffman, Benjamin S. Rashford, Dannele E. Peck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Utah State University 2017-02-01
Series:Human-Wildlife Interactions
Subjects:
elk
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/hwi/vol6/iss1/4