Attracted from across the old clearcut by my hunter-orange clothing, a magpie swoops in and lands a few feet from my leg. It seems to be checking whether this colorful, ...

Cow tag: best elk hunt you’ll never talk about Sun., Oct. 20, 2013 Bull elk command a lot of interest, but antlerless elk – cows and calves of the year – outnumber bulls usually by about 4 to 1.

Elk hunting is tough, but this beginner's guide will help. We rounded up the best elk hunting tips, tactics, guns, gear, and much more. 743K ; 204K ; 62K ; 108K ; ... There’s also the excellent option ...

While out for a bow hunt, these folks came across a cow elk. The elk moved in on them, coming straight at the young hunter. He doesn’t budge and the elk moves within a few yards even looking ...

The one-week long late hunting season ended Jan. 6 with 13 of the 17 bull hunters and 23 of the 29 cow elk hunters getting their deer. In the general season — Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 — 29 of the 30 ...

During the Sept. 14-28 archery elk season, 14 of 16 bull hunters were successful and 7 of 11 cow hunters filled their tags. The late season with 19 bull and 26 cow licenses awarded will be held ...

The first elk hunting season in modern Wisconsin history was held in 2018 in the Clam Lake range. A hunt in the Black River ...

The DNR is accepting applications for the 2025 Wisconsin elk hunting season and entries in the design contests for 2026 wildlife stamps. ... Nine tags (four bull and five cow) ...

From diaphragms to bugle tubes to reed-style cow calls, we break down the best elk calls from Primos, Phelps, Rocky Mountain, and more. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors ...

Back in the early 1900s, unregulated hunting decreased elk numbers to 40,000 nationwide. Colorado now has an estimated 308,901 elk, according to CPW’s latest records.

Added ODFW Big Game Program Manager Brian Wolfer, "There are so many facets of wrongdoing in this case. These people acted in blatant disregard for the elk, hunting laws and basic hunting ethics.

The elk, both adult cows wearing blaze orange collars, were illegally shot in separate incidents in Jackson County during the nine-day gun deer hunting season, according to the agency.