Creek on the north (Fig. 3-1). The EAA covers approximately 29,1 19 acres. Of the total acreage 

 within the EAA, approximately 3,91 1 acres have either been previously harvested or are 

 grassland. Additionally, approximately 14,564 acres of the EAA occur within 0.5 miles of open 

 roads during the hunting season. There are approximately 10,644 acres of elk security habitat (or 

 36.6% of the area) within the EAA currently, as defined by Hillis et al. (1991). 



The project area for this analysis is defined as those 1,81 1 acres of DNRC-owned parcels in 

 which timber harvesting or road construction are proposed. Of these acres, there are 

 approximately 1,066 acres (58.9% of the area) in elk security habitat within the project area. 

 (See figure 3-1) 



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