1.   But Fouts says elk ranchers are just as concerned that the disease will spread from wild animals to domesticated herds.

2.   Elk ranchers also sell antlers to the lucrative Asian trade in aphrodisiacs.

3.   Next week the Bridgewaters plan to meet with other elk ranchers and their lawyers to decide whether to challenge the law in court.

4.   The truth, Fouts said, is that elk ranchers may be performing a public service.