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January 8, 2015

Longing for ‘Limpy’: Residents criticize, officials look to justify after ‘iconic’ bull elk killed

c.deppen@bradfordera.com

The recent killing of an “iconic” Benezette elk by hunters is yielding criticism from advocates and renewing calls to protect habituated herd members, despite official warnings of the dangers.

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