Minnesota Department of Natural Resources held a meeting this month to discuss the expansion of one of the state’s three elk herds. This was the first such meeting to be held in over ten years. “We wanted to give sort of a summary on what’s going on with elk management and we also gave a brief update on some upcoming research that will be occurring in the northwest,” said Kelsie LaSharr, DNR elk coordinator. Panel discussions featured members of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Nature Conservancy. “We also had breakout groups to try and work with the constituents about their concerns and what they’re excited about when it comes to elk.” More meetings are planned, including sessions focused on elk-related depredation.
