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In 1929, Alaska moved 8 Roosevelt elk calves to Afognak Island for meat and hunting; the herd grew to over 1,400 individuals and is now managed through limited annual hunts

Clarín · north america

The recovery of the herd allows for the hunting of females, albeit in a restricted manner. The species has been threatened by lack of food, very harsh winters, and, of course, uncontrolled hunting.

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