Many hunters point to predators as the biggest factor in deer and elk mortality, and in some cases, they’re correct. But on average across the state, predators are less of a factor than some might imagine for the simple reason there aren’t that many predators compared to deer and elk populations, and that’s by design.
December 28, 2022
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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