TB in cattle and elk

[rookie]

Countryguy... being a non-resident, thats about the only way I think I could do it...

[countryguy]

Rookie..Yes,I guess you're right.That is unless you know someone living REAL close to the mountain that is REALLY mad at the elk...........!!!!!!!!!

[jensco]

Being a fellow MB resident and on the southern migration route for many of RMNP animals, this is a pet peeve. Even conservationalists know that you need to maintain healthy herds. Nature cannot keep up with all the things that have been thrown at the animals and predators like the taste of domestic livestock more than wild.

The government cut back on the deer hunt (reducing tags etc.) and look at the mess we are now in with them. With elk being fewer in number, I don't forsee them making any changes.

However, with the infections spreading to many species, we could be up for real trouble in the future. Pretty soon, people will take matters into their own hands and the heck with all the studies. Don't get caught gang!

Regards, Jensco