There is much discussion recently over the doubling of Montana’s wolf quota. Without a doubt, the number one reason cited for this quota increase by wolf hunters is to grow the Montana elk herd.
OK, fair enough. Wolves eat elk. I can see how some who like high elk numbers would shudder at the thought of wolves taking down “their” game. Also, I’m not against elk hunting at all, but I think a little common sense should be put in play here.
Putting aside the science, and putting aside the data which indicates the Montana elk herds are doing fine, I have to ask what I consider to be an important question:
If you are really so concerned about elk numbers, maybe….stop shooting them?
That might help.
