Elk Tracking Goes High-Tech
Winter Magazine Explores Upgrades In Herd Management
Corralled elk await processing by conservation biologists. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
From 25 elk reintroduced in Wisconsin in 1995, the state’s herds (in the Clam Lake and Black River elk ranges) have grown to more than 450 animals. The methods used to manage the herds have grown, too, with modern technology aiding the DNR’s conservation biologists and contributing to success.
| Elk management in Wisconsin now includes things like corral gates that can be opened and closed from miles away, elk pregnancy monitoring via electronic transmitter, and tracking collars that transmit GPS signals to indicate exact elk coordinates. About 25% to 30% of Wisconsin’s elk now have collars that are a major upgrade from those of just a decade ago. It’s all part of the DNR’s year-round efforts to successfully manage the state’s growing elk population.
Learn more about how “Elk tracking goes high-tech” in the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. The winter digital issue is available online now. Or subscribe today to get the quarterly print magazine delivered to your doorstep for just $8.97 per year. Call 1-800-678-9472 or go online to sign up, renew or give a gift subscription today.
Cover Illustrations by Jada Thur |
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