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Greater Yellowstone Coalition Compensates Ranchers to Protect Wildlife

4/1/2025

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The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is taking a bold step to protect wildlife and support Wyoming ranchers by compensating them for hosting elk herds. This innovative initiative, launched in 2019, seeks to reduce reliance on feedgrounds that can spread chronic wasting disease. While it aims for sustainable wildlife management, some hunters worry about the potential misuse of public funds.

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Story summary

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is taking a bold step to protect wildlife and support Wyoming ranchers by compensating them for hosting elk herds. This innovative initiative, launched in 2019, seeks to reduce reliance on feedgrounds that can spread chronic wasting disease. While it aims for sustainable wildlife management, some hunters worry about the potential misuse of public funds.