Is the AGFC involved in elk habitat management?
Yes. The AGFC, National Park Service, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service cooperate to improve habitat for elk and other wildlife. Management includes planting and maintaining cool-season grasses and plants such as winter wheat, orchard grass and clover. Prescribed burning, native warm-season grasses, water sources, timber management, and restoring and maintaining old fields are also important. Since the elk herd is so small, why have an elk hunting season? As the elk herd expanded in the late 1980s and early 1990s, conflicts between landowners and elk increased. Hunting began for several reasons. First, elk on private land had to be controlled to reduce damage complaints. Second, the elk population had to be in tune with habitat on public land. Third, hunting added to recreational opportunities such as elk viewing. Fourth, hunting was important for collecting data to make better management decisions. Could Arkansas have a larger elk herd and more elk hunting opportu
