Annual round-up of some 2000 elk herded onto Oak Creek Game Range

Annual round-up of some 2000 elk herded onto Oak Creek Game Range

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Biology, Geography, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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In Yakima, Washington, an elk roundup is conducted using helicopters as early snows drive elk from the mountains. The Washington State Game Department herds 2,200 elk into the Oak Creek game range to protect farmlands. This costly operation is funded by hunting and fishing licenses. Elk are fed at ten stations, consuming six tons of hay daily. Hunters will soon arrive, but for now, the elk are safe in their habitat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is replacing the traditional cowboy on horseback for rounding up elk near Yakima, Washington?

Trucks

Drones

Helicopters

Motorcycles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the elk being moved from their mountain homes?

To avoid predators

Due to early snowfalls

For breeding purposes

To increase their population

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for herding elk into the Oak Creek game range?

To protect farmlands and orchards

To increase tourism

To conduct research

To train new game wardens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the cost of the helicopter roundup operation offset?

Through donations

By government funding

By hunting and fishing licenses

By selling elk meat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the daily cost of feeding the elk at the game range?

$750

$1,000

$350

$500