All of the changes will be considered for final adoption at the board's April meeting. During Friday’s board meeting with staff members, Jeremy Banfield, elk biologist, spoke about the proposals.

Elk migrate to and from the refuge depending on the severity of the winter, mainly in terms of snow depth. Therefore, optimal sightings are from October to April. In summer, the elk have returned ...

Part of the Gallatin Wildlife Management Area is closed to the public in December and stays closed until May 15— but that may ...