Articles written by Hank Worsech

Hank Worsech, Director, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Mar 23, 2022

Montana elk management has been in the news more than usual lately. The big issue is the lack of public access in areas overburdened by huge elk herds and FWP's attempts to reduce those numbers. Here's some background to help you make sense of what you're reading and hearing. One of FWP's most important responsibilities is to manage elk. That means we restore populations where habitat and forage allow, but also decrease numbers where herds grow too big. Thanks to successful restoration, Montana... Full story