How much precipitation the state gets in both rain and snow can have a significant influence on how herds fare from year to year, how many die each winter, as well as how many get consumed by predators.
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State of Deer and Elk: Understanding survival and mortality causes help IDFG manage populations
Big game survival tends to be high, but knowing what kills them is a key for sustainable harvest and management