Proposal for Elk in Panhandle Region and GMU 2 4

Panhandle Region

Elk

Overview Summary and Rationale

Observations and public input has indicated herd numbers have decreased to a point where tag reductions are possible to allow for herd stabilization in some areas dominated by private lands.

2023 Controlled Hunts Antlerless Elk If applying for these hunts a 5 day waiting period applies to purchase capped general elk tags – see page 2 for details.
2051	2-1^b	50 25	Aug 1 - Dec 31	On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands	Reduce tags to 25 (-25)

2023 Controlled Hunts

Antlerless Elk

If applying for these hunts a 5 day waiting period applies to purchase capped general elk tags – see page 2 for details.

Hunt No.

Controlled

Hunt Areas

Tags

Season Dates

Notes

Proposed Change(s)

2051

2-1^b

50 25

Aug 1 - Dec 31

On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands

Reduce tags to 25 (-25)

Elk Controlled Hunt Area Descriptions

Hunt Area 2-1 — That portion of Unit 2 on or within one mile of private agricultural lands. “Private agricultural lands” are defined as privately-owned lands dedicated to growing or storing plants for profit, either currently or in the most recent growing or grazing season, in the form of pasture or stored feed for animal production, croplands, nurseries, vineyards, or orchards, but which do not include private timberlands.