Can I walk on the pathway if there are no elk around or on the refuge?

Once the closure is in effect, there is no public use allowed on the pathway, even if there are no elk anywhere in the area. The concern is not just for elk already on the refuge, but also for migrating elk that are moving through the area.

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1. Why is the pathway closed?
2. Who owns the pathway?
3. Can I take my dog on the pathway?
4. Can I walk on the pathway if there are no elk around or on the refuge?
5. Isn't the highway the real problem?
6. What's going to happen if I do use the pathway?
7. Will the closure be re-evaluated or changed?
8. What kinds of studies are being conducted?