Elk with Hoof Rot in Snoqualmie Valley, King County

[jongosch]

Just stumbled upon something you all might find interesting.  In 2013 there were multiple cases of elk hoof rot documented in the Snoqualmie Valley near North Bend.  I can't believe I'm only now finding this info.

http://snovalleystar.com/2013/02/27/hoof-rot-strikes-elk

I find it especially surprising that this hasn't been mentioned in any of the WDFW meetings, slides, presentations, etc.  I can't find anything linking them online.  Doesn't it seem like WDFW should be interested in investigating the common denominator(s) between these two areas - SW Washington and the Upper Snoqualmie? 

And WDFW has definitely known about it.  Yesterday I spoke with Harold Erland, a wildlife biologist with the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group who said that he had notified Kristin Mansfield of the situation and had sent her pictures.  He said they've had at least two elk drop dead right there in town without any sign of trauma.  One had hooves that appeared rotten, one had hooves that were overgrown.

Just seems strange to me that this hasn't been part of the discussion.  Thoughts?

[bugs n bones]

saw one drop dead myself just outside of town

[jumpin]

 I predicted 5 years ago this unfortunate epidemic will end elk hunting on the west side.    

[t6]

WOW!   TAG

[pianoman9701]

I think the elk are in trouble more than we already thought.

[grundy53]

How could this be? Weyerhaeuser doesn't spray anywhere near there....

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[Tbar]

Old news.....

[t6]

You might look at a Weyco property map there Grundy.  The herbicides have been sprayed by companies other than Weyco and Government Agencies as well. 

It just goes to show that WDFW is not being honest about how wide spread the issue is. 

 

[Special T]

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[grundy53]

You might look at a Weyco property map there Grundy.  The herbicides have been sprayed by companies other than Weyco and Government Agencies as well. 

It just goes to show that WDFW is not being honest about how wide spread the issue is. 

 

Where do they have property there?
Have you actually ever been there?


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[Tbar]

The Snoqualmie tree farm was sold to Hancock.  I believe in the late 90s bigtex could give you specifics.

[grundy53]

The Snoqualmie tree farm was sold to Hancock.  I believe in the late 90s bigtex could give you specifics.

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[t6]

I have a brother that lives there.  NW of town still shows to be WEYCO.  However again, as its been stated before.  Its not Just Weyco that sprays. 

[grundy53]

I have a brother that lives there.  NW of town still shows to be WEYCO.  However again, as its been stated before.  Its not Just Weyco that sprays.

It hasn't been weyco for a long time.

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[bbarnes]

I've know of this since the article was written,but your correct they don't talk about it,at any of the WDFW MEETINGS.Theres been no mention of the elk with hoof rot in Yakima county either, that was brought to my attention by one of our state senators aids.Is this hoof rot being spread by overlapping elk herds ? I don't think so our herds in this state are not migrating,at least not to my knowledge from everything I've read.In my opinion the only thing these elk have in common, is living on private timber lands that have been sprayed with some kind of toxins.The bigger question is why after all this time has nothing been investigated ?The bigger question is what do these people do all day,if there out sourcing all the study's ?I see a much greater problem coming here,with no tag sales who going to pay there bills?Also with no elk to hunt in the effected areas,there coming to hunt your favorite spot.