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Wyoming’s Elk feed ground Debate: Controversy, Management & the Future

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Wyoming is home to more than 120,000 elk, making it one of the most significant elk populations in North America.   Managing that herd across an entire state is both complex and controversial, and one of the most debated issues is the winter feeding of elk. For those who are unfamiliar, Wyoming currently operates 22 state elk feed grounds, and the federal government manages the well-known National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole. While western Wyoming offers vast amounts of healthy summer a...

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