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Elk Herd Growth In Helena National Forest Prepares For Hunting
A 1917 import of 32 elk into Helena National Forest has grown to about 600 head, with Montana officials observing rapid doubling and a potential hunting season as the herd threatens crops. The story details years of growth from 250 by 1927 to near 500 by 1936 and notes crop damage complaints leading to a controlled open season.
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Helena National Forest
Montana
Continental Divide
Hull
Attoracre National Forest