284: Why Elk Quantity Doesn't Guarantee Antler Quality

Manage the Wild

This episode discusses the challenges of achieving desired antler growth in an area of Northern Utah that is mostly private land. The host explores the theory of increasing elk population to improve antler growth and argues that it is counterproductive. Overpopulation leads to increased competition, stress, and decreased forage quality. The episode emphasizes the importance of reducing the age structure of the elk population to enhance antler growth. It also highlights the impact of human disturbance and habitat loss on elk and suggests reducing disturbance to promote better antler growth. Takeaways

• Increasing elk population does not necessarily lead to improved antler growth.
• Overpopulation results in increased competition, stress, and decreased forage quality.
• Reducing the age structure of the elk population can enhance antler growth.
• Human disturbance and habitat loss negatively impact elk and their antler growth.

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