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As a result of local rancher, photographer and Wyoming legislator S.N. Leek's efforts, the National Elk Refuge was established in 1912 from nearly 2,000 acres (810 ha) of Miller's land, and was administered from the house adjoining Miller's cabin. [3] The original cabin was Miller's home during his time with the Forest Service.
The refuge's elk migrate from as far away as southern Yellowstone National Park. Historically, they migrated to the present location of the refuge and further south into southwestern Wyoming during the fall, wintering on grassy plains that were both sheltered from weather and that maintained less snowfall or snow depth than surrounding lands.
Jackson Hole, Teton County, 1 mi. NE of Jackson, Jackson, Wyoming Coordinates 43°29′22″N 110°44′12″W / 43.48944°N 110.73667°W / 43.48944; -110
Starting in 1927, John D. Rockefeller Jr. purchased much of the land in Jackson Hole for the creation of Jackson Hole National Monument and the expansion of Grand Teton National Park. But he retained the 3,100-acre (1,300 ha) JY Ranch as a family retreat. [1]
Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of Wyoming and includes 16,807 acres (68 km 2). The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation , both agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior .
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