Does the IFT shoot elk to feed the wolves?
Unequivocally, the IFT does not kill elk to feed wolves. Elk that die from other causes (primarily road kill) may sometimes be salvaged for supplemental food for wolves, pursuant to SOP 9.0, Road Kill Salvage. Any elk that is killed without a license or approval of the local wildlife manager, injured or otherwise, is a violation of state game laws. Residents who discover an elk that they feel was killed as the result of illegal activities should report it to their local wildlife manager. The wildlife manager will follow up with an investigation. If any IFT member were involved, they would suffer the same penalty as any other member of the public and would be subject to additional disciplinary action by their agency, including termination.
