Dept. of Natural Resources: Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot elk this hunting season

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s two elk ranges (the Clam Lake and Black River ranges), especially during the fall breeding season. Positively identifying the target ensures the safety ...