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<br /> Ilabitat Utilization <br /> <br /> As shown in Tables 9 and 10, habitat utilization patterns are similar to <br /> those reported in the 1985 completion report. Elk continue to select for <br /> aspen areas during the cal ving and summer period while using mountain <br />' shrub in proportion to its availability. Reclaimed and cultivated lands <br /> receive highest use during spring and fall. Mountain shrub is selected <br />' during winter periods. <br />CONCLUSIONS <br />1 - <br />No significant differences have occurred since the 1985 completion report. <br />' Elk productivity on and off the mine were similar. Elk continue to make use <br />of mine sites and show general fidelity to summer ranges. Calving home <br />range sizes and habitat utilization patterns show no significant changes <br />from that previously reported. <br />1 <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />t <br />1 <br />1 <br />- 4 - <br /> <br />