285: Are Hunters Using GPS Collars to track Animals

Manage the Wild

In this episode, Nick Madsen discusses the recent elk trapping and disease testing conducted by the Utah Division of Wildlife. He highlights the use of collar data by hunters to track elk and the debates surrounding the use of equipment and technology in hunting. Madsen raises ethical concerns about accessing telemetry frequencies and expresses worries about the potential misuse of such data. He concludes by mentioning House Bill 404 in Idaho, which aims to restrict public access to telemetry data. Takeaways

• Elk trapping is conducted for disease testing purposes, with a focus on collaring calves for movement ecology studies.
• Hunters have started using collar data to track elk by obtaining telemetry frequencies from states.
• Debates exist regarding the use of equipment and technology in hunting, with differing opinions on scopes, trail cams, and radios.
• There are ethical concerns about accessing telemetry frequencies and the potential impact on fair chase principles.
• Misuse of telemetry data, such as for gaining an unfair advantage in hunting, is a growing concern.
• House Bill 404 in Idaho aims to restrict public access to telemetry data, reflecting ongoing discussions about data privacy and hunting ethics.

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