tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634690998689085751.post4828381066227743577..comments2023-10-14T01:21:00.126-07:00Comments on Trellis Outdoors: Finally! Elk Restoration in Virginia. Maybe....Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457221286223956264noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634690998689085751.post-20677045108597661852009-09-15T18:35:10.887-07:002009-09-15T18:35:10.887-07:00I love the idea of restoring Elk into southwestern...I love the idea of restoring Elk into southwestern Virginia. It would bring about many more hunting opportunities to the state. It would also bring about opportunities for outfitters and buisnesses. I think hunters need to realize that if elk restoration does begin here its gonna take many years to show its success, its a slow process. Hunters also need to realize that the hunting opportunities are going to be very limited once the population does start to grow. I wouldnt be suprised if Virginia residents could only harvest one bull every three or four years. It does not sound great to hear but it is a necessary management tool to let the younger bulls grow and the cows multiply. <br /> With cooperation from virginia hunters and non hunters this could be big for the state as a whole. <br /><br />P.S.- The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has alot to do with Elk restoration efforts in virginia, so join it. Also if your for elk restoration take the time to write a letter and send it to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. One letter may not make a difference but a few thousand definatly will so do your part as an outdoorsman.<br /><br />God bless you all and good luck this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634690998689085751.post-25521719550261223732009-09-02T19:39:26.768-07:002009-09-02T19:39:26.768-07:00I love the idea of animal restoration, but I quest...I love the idea of animal restoration, but I question the economic end of it. I would say most states are having to budget pretty tight these days, and I'm not certain animal restoration is necessarily an important project to be working on. Although the animals might have originally roamed the land long ago, there are reasons they no longer do. Not to mention, there is no guarantee these animals will thrive. This could simply be a big chunk of wasteful spending. <br /><br />If a private organization took on the task and provided much of the funding to accomplish it, I could see where restoration would be worthwhile. The National Wild Turkey Federation, for example, have done tremendous amounts of work across the United States and have successfully brought back the various species of Wild Turkey. Without the support of a private organization, however, the whole project could flop and the state is out a lot of money.Paul Steevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913852750720584610noreply@blogger.com