Feeding Elk Amid Disease Concerns | Boise News

The National Elk Refuge just unveiled a new 10-year plan to cut elk numbers to 5,000 — the same target they’ve struggled to hit since 2007 — while continuing to feed them despite rising chronic wasting disease. The plan includes tweaking hunting seasons, adjusting feeding schedules, and using hunters to target elk that linger near towns. But experts warn feeding during an outbreak could accelerate disease spread, and key disease-triggered feeding stops were removed from the final draft. Public feedback is due by October 13th, with meetings scheduled for September 15th (online) and September 22nd (in person). Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8072867547ce96e5