For many hunters, elk are the pinnacle of the big game world. They are big, wear heavy antlers, and live in some of the most beautiful wilderness North America has to offer. They can take hunters up ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. There exists in the hunting community a sort of “permit pressure,” where the idea of shooting a ...

For many Western states, September 1st marks the beginning of archery elk season. This time of year also coincides with the rut, when bulls bugle their heads off, roll around in the mud, and chase ...

I’ve hunted elk on public ground across the West for 25 years. I’ve made incredible memories, learned a lot, and punched more tags than I deserve. But I’ve also seen a lot change over that quarter ...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requires an online course before heading out to look for deer, elk and moose antlers.

Elk hunter Ben McArthur said he appreciates availability of late-season cow elk tags in Wyoming as it's challenging. “It's ...

If you want a chance to hunt for one of Pennsylvania’s most prized game animals, you have less than two weeks to apply. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering 140 elk hunting licenses for this ...

The Red Lake Band of Chippewa also hunts elk within the boundaries of the 1863 Old Crossing Treaty Area. The 2025 Red Lake ...

Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas elk can apply for a limited hunting permit draw during May. Applications are available at the Arkansas Game and Fish ...

Hunting in Missouri is more than just a pastime—it’s a tradition that draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts every year, and 2025 is no exception. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) ...