Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020
Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020 Roger Phillips/Idaho Fish and Game Mule deer fawn with tracking collar, Southwest region IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April. Fish and Game biologists will continue monitoring through May, but traditionally less than 5% of the mortalities occur after April. “In years with milder winters, like this one, we tend to see the number or mortalities drop off in May,” said Rick Ward, Deer and Elk Program Coordinator...
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