Elk Herd Rebound In Colorado?

[SteveCNJ]

I'm considering a guided private property elk hunt in the Meeker area the first week of December. How bad was the winter kill off the winter of 2022/2023 and what is the current state of the health of the herd? Is it worth the trip? I'm on the east coast so I can't scout the area to figure this out. Thanks in advance.

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[fmyth]

The Bears Ears herd and White River herd suffered 30-40% mortality in the winter of 22/23 per the CPW. I'd recommend you contact the wildlife biologist for that area and ask about the current numbers. I doubt they have fully recovered.

After a harsh winter decimated elk herds in NW Colorado, there is now cautious optimism about their recovery

After hearing rumors of elk herds recovering from the devastating winter of 2022-23 in northwest Colorado, Denver7 learned more about that historic season and how the herds are faring now.

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