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The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is Ontario's largest, non-profit,
conservation-based organization, representing 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 720

I believe that the introduction of Elk here in the Sault and area was a great idea. They are
beautiful creatures and its a joy to be able to see them when out for a drive in the country. I

My only real concern is that would the population at some point bottleneck and reach a point that
enough inbreeding would occur to actually weaken the herd? If the heard was increasing by 10-15%

I am quite glad with the success of the re-introduction of elk in the Algoma region. Being from
southern Ontario originally, I understand the social pressures that can arise from agricultural

I am thrilled  that the reintroduction of elk in this area has been successful and the population
has been naturally growing! However, because I am not a land owner in this area I have not

The Algoma Federation of Agriculture
 ELK 150; Environmental registry
Monday, October 27, 2014
1. In the situation where elk are damaging crops, including stored crops, farmers need a timely

1. In the situation where elk are damaging crops, including stored crops, farmers need a timely
method to harass the culprit animals to affect their immediate exit from their property. Current

I have been involved with these elk since they were first brought to Algoma.  As farmers we asked
then that the elk be placed in and area where they would not be in conflict with Agriculture.  When