Minnesota’s elk range in northwestern Minnesota has three herds with a total of 97 elk, according to the annual aerial elk population survey completed by the Minnesota Department of Natural ...

Alternatively, a caribou measures from 34 to 62 inches tall. In terms of weight, an adult male elk ranges from 325 to 1100 pounds while an adult male caribou weighs from 350 to 400 pounds.

Evaluating the influences of energy development for elk on winter ranges is particularly critical given that severe climate conditions generally lead to nutritional deprivation and decreased ...