In Washington the units I hunt elk in are managed for 15 -20 bulls per 100 cows. Then I see some of the units in Utah with 1 to 1 bull to cow ratios and some say that is to high.
Is there a magic number to what is a good ratio or does it all depend on the habitat? Can a high bull count have a negative effect on the herd? If there is no negative effect why do fish and game departments manage for the lower bull cow ratios?
Is there a magic number to what is a good ratio or does it all depend on the habitat? Can a high bull count have a negative effect on the herd? If there is no negative effect why do fish and game departments manage for the lower bull cow ratios?