Federal policies put public lands elk habitat on the chopping block

A lease sale in Colorado is one example of an all-out assault on public lands being facilitated by the Trump administration.

By: David Lien

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 768

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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During August I’ll join a group of public lands advocates on a four-day raft trip down the Green River through Lodore Canyon and Dinosaur National Monument in northwestern Colorado’s Moffat County. This region is known for its healthy big game populations, wild backcountry habitat, and a rich hunting and fishing tradition.

“There is a reason that Moffat County is called the Elk Hunting Capital of the World. Two of North America’s largest migratory elk …

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