Commission directs 60‑day public comment on draft elk action plan with 6,000–9,000 objective range

Mar 6, 2026

The commission asked staff to revise the draft elk action plan to include a 6,000–9,000 population objective (department proposes managing initially for 7,800) and release the draft for 60 days of public comment; commissioners also approved minor license allocation and success‑metric changes proposed by staff.

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The Game, Fish and Parks Commission directed staff to revise and reissue the draft elk action plan for 60 days of public comment with a recommended population objective range of 6,000–9,000, with an interim management goal of 7,800.

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