In this week’s Wapiti Wednesday we follow Jaden’s lead with his Mule Deer Biology Series to elk. Justin Gude of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks joins the podcast to discuss elk in the fine state of Montana. Justin gives us a 30,000-foot view of current management objectives for elk within the state of Montana and shares some great insights that all hunters should understand. In this podcast, we discuss population objectives, wintering ground, habitat and much more.
Show Notes:
Intro – Justin’s Background – 0m 38s
Montana Elk Herd Overview – 4m 42s
Elk Plan Changes & Objectives – 10m 13s
Issues: Hunter Access & Harvest Numbers – 17m 7s
Eastern MT Elk & Population Growth – 26m 1s
SW MT Archery Hunting & Growth – 33m 38s
Hunter Days – Info & Data Usage – 37m 16s
Antler Growth & Migration – 44m 1s
Interesting Upcoming Studies & Programs – 50m 7s
Closing Thoughts – 56m 32s