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Elk Farming or Hunting?
Idaho could join other western states in banning private elk ranches over concerns about ethical hunting and weakening the wild herd.
The elk, an icon of the West, is increasingly being raised on private ranches in Idaho. Elk meat is a popular menu item in restaurants and some ranches allow hunting. But many hunters and some wildlife experts object to confined elk. Producer Guy Hand reports.