According to the link.....there were only 11 total elk on the ranch (probably all bulls), 20+ state-owned deer, and 2 state-owned moose. Every animal was killed then.
I'll ask again.....were any cow elk spotted that were positively inside the fence (and not 'miles away')?
Rest assured.......no anger or unhappiness on this end.
We leave for a fair-chase hunt this Thursday evening, and could not be happier.....even with full moon, tent camping, and projected heavy rain.
Wait a minute, perhaps Cariboujack is 100% correct......we'll just 'enjoy' being miserable.
Seriously, whatever floats your tent, no judgements on this end.
Originally Posted by jorgeI
From the website: "The elk that live on the preserves are self-propagating."
Looks like the Ranch was emptied in 2015. So much for any native 'free-rangers'.
Aren't there ANY cow elk on the Ranch?
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THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 19, 2015: The first penned elk with the fatal brain ailment was found among 11 elk tested from the former Utah State University and Denver Bronco star defensive lineman's Broadmouth Canyon Ranch near Liberty in Ogden Valley. It was among nine taken by hunters. After the CWD was confirmed, the two remaining elk were shot by ranch hands so they could be tested.
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Testing for CWD is also set to begin for the 20-plus deer and two moose from Jones' preserve. They were wild game -- state property -- which were found inside Jones' Broadmouth preserve while the infected elk was there.
State hunters just last week finished shooting the deer and moose inside the preserve, officials said, removing the carcasses for the CWD-testing.
