Wildlife

Although the disease has been previously documented in deer in an overlaying hunt area, this is the first time an elk has tested positive.

Proceeds from the plate will help with wildlife conservation efforts including wildlife corridors, wildlife crossings, fencing, and signage.

It says the tags should be auctioned off with the money going to Game and Fish.

Most bear hunters practice bear baiting, especially during the springtime.

Wardens caught the pair with about 70 pounds of elk antlers last April north of Pinedale.

However, investigators found only one set of bear tracks outside the camp and determined that it wasn't a case of self-defense.

Glaspell said coming up with a plan is complicated, in part because the herd ranges onto land beyond the refuge.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said positive test results came back on two mule deer and a white-tailed deer shot south of Billings in Carbon County.

Critics warned the changes could wipe out grouse colonies as drilling disrupts breeding grounds.

Investigators believe the deer were killed over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on November 23rd or November 24th.