Results of elk drawing posted on DNR website
Results of the license drawing for the 2013 elk hunting seasons have been posted on the Department of Natural Resources website at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
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Last chance to purchase 2013 bear and elk hunting applications
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period to purchase a bear or elk hunting application ends June 1. Read more
Apply for elk and bear licenses now through June 1
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses are available now through June 1. Read more
Sierra Club Seeks Elk Hunt End
This from my friends at www.USSportsmen.org
The Sierra Club has asked that the Grand Teton National Park complete yet another environmental review of its annual elk hunt. The group cites “changing conditions” since the park last completed a study in 2007 as the reason they want hundreds or thousands of taxpayer dollars again spent on the review. Read more
Michigan Elk Poaching Suspects Caught
Michigan conservation agents arrested four men for illegally killing a bull elk in the northern Lower Peninsula relative to an April 20th incident. More here…
Montana Nonresident Big Game and Elk Combo Licenses Available
Nonresidents can now purchase Montana big game and elk combination hunting licenses online or over-the-counter at any Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office. The licenses, good for antlered deer and elk in most hunting districts, can be used during the archery and general hunting seasons. Read more
Quotas for Michigan Elk and Bear Seasons
Michigan hunters will have more elk licenses available but fewer bear licenses, as the Natural Resources Commission set regulations for the upcoming seasons at its April 5 meeting in Lansing. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make 200 elk licenses available, an increase of 45 from 2011. “We have more elk than we did last year, so we can offer more hunting opportunity while working toward our population goal,” said DNR deer and elk program leader Brent Rudolph. Read more
RMEF: $1.2 Million for Habitat Work in Six States
MISSOULA, Mont.-So far in 2012, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has allocated $1,258,888 for habitat stewardship and protection projects in six key elk states. The figure represents a significant increase from 2011. More than 139,000 acres should be conserved for elk and other wildlife in 2012 as a result of these initial allocations. Read more
RMEF Supports Extended Wolf Hunt in Montana
MISSOULA, Mont.-The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is on record supporting a proposal to extend wolf-hunting seasons in Montana through the end of 2011, and beyond if necessary, until the harvest quota is met. Read more