Michigan’s New Draft of Elk Management Plan
With everything in constant change, Michigan’s elk herd must be managed, as well.
The draft goals are as follows:
- Goal 1: Manage for a sustainable elk population in balance with the habitat.
- Goal 2: Use hunting as the primary method to control elk numbers, herd composition and distribution.
- Goal 3: Enhance public understanding of elk in Michigan.
There is a public open house set for Wednesday, November 9 from 7-9 PM at the Eagles Hall in Gaylord; 515 S. Wisconsin Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735. The DNR will solicit public input on the draft plan at this time.
The entire plan is here:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Elk_Plan_Draft_8_26_11__2__366379_7.pdf