DNR highlights elk plan comments  February 7, 2016 Minnesota

 Grand Forks Herald

... Minnesota has about 130 elk in three herds ... comments on the elk plan from people who live outside the elk range mostly were supportive of a larger elk herd, while those who live nearby generally favored a slower approach...

DNR to begin elk research project in northwestern Minnesota February 8, 2016 Valley News Live

...  “We know very little about elk in Minnesota. Our goal is to improve understanding of the species and ultimately develop management programs that benefit elk and their habitat ... will collar approximately 20 adult female elk ...

DNR sheds light on elk capture, collaring effort February 23, 2016 Minnesota, Grand Forks Herald

...The elk were collared as part of a two-year research project to learn more about elk movements and habitat use in northwest Minnesota. This is the first-ever research project to be conducted on Minnesota's elk herd.  Minnesota has an estimated population of about 83 elk between its three herds....

Elk survey results underscore importance of elk research February 17, 2016 Minnesotda, Voice Of Alexandria

... The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ aerial survey counts elk in three herds in the state’s elk range. This year’s survey results show large population swings in two of the three herds that might be caused by elk traveling into and out of Canada ...

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