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 chased elk across the West for over 20 years. During that tenure, I’ve learned a lot about the best gear for elk. Elk hunting often occurs in remote, unforgiving landscapes. The gear you decide ...

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 ...

Planning a successful elk hunt requires a ton of prep work. A lot of hunters focus on the obvious stuff like fitness and gear, but understanding elk feeding habits should be more than just another ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources celebrated the start of the 2024 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 12. This is Wisconsin's seventh elk hunting season since the ...

BYU researchers team up with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Video courtesy of KSL Outdoors. Animals in the wild are often smarter than we give them credit for. This time it’s the elk.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has rolled out significant updates for the 2025 elk hunting season on the National Elk Refuge (NER), located in Elk Hunt Area 77 near Jackson, Wyoming. These ...

As the 2025-26 white-tailed deer hunting seasons begin in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is once again reminding hunters to carefully identify their target and avoid shooting an elk.