And when winter comes, they may be weaker and more susceptible to illnesses, he said. Cadwell has noticed today's elk herds on the reserve are smaller and more widely scattered. Groups of normally 20 to 30 elk are down to six to 12 animals. Cadwell said this change cannot be definitely linked to the helicopter. But he added the helicopter is the only obvious new factor this year that could affect the elk.
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