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February 25, 2008

2007 Bighorn Sheep, Moose and Elk Harvests

Harvest statistics released by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department show overall hunter success during the 2007 season was 100 percent for bighorn sheep, 92 percent for moose and 60 percent for elk.

Four bighorn sheep units were open in 2007. One license was issued in units B1, B2 and B3, and two licenses were issued for Unit B4. One additional auction license holder was able to hunt any open area. All six hunters tagged adult rams.

The department issued 146 moose licenses last year. Of that total, 130 hunters were successful, harvesting 71 bulls and 59 cows/calves. Harvest for each unit follows:

The department issued 435 elk licenses last year. Of that total, 242 hunters were successful, harvesting 156 bulls and 86 cows/calves. Harvest for each unit follows:

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