The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have published a Notice of Intent to develop an updated Bison and Elk Management Plan for managing elk, bison, and habitat on the National Elk Refuge (Refuge). The agencies welcome comments on this planning process via email or mail until August 31, 2023. The link to the Federal Register Notice and instructions on how to comment can be found on the Upcoming Bison and Elk Management Plan webpage.
The Refuge is hosting two in-person public scoping meetings on August 21st and 22nd and a virtual webinar on August 23rd. Join Refuge staff for an open house style meeting in the Ordway Auditorium in the Teton County Library Jackson Branch (125 Virginian Lane, Jackson, WY 83001) at 5pm on August 21st or in the Lovatt Community Room in the Pinedale Library (155 S Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941) at 5pm on August 22nd. To join the virtual webinar at noon on August 23rd, please register via Zoom.
Learn more about the National Elk Refuge at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-elk.
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