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 ...

This story, “Elk Hunting with the Crowds” was originally published in the October 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are ...

As we make our way into the new year, many outdoorsmen are already making plans for 2025's hunting season, and with that comes many questions regarding gear. With that said, let's discuss what it ...

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 ...

An early morning hike found me two-thirds of the way up a timbered mountain. It was still dark, and I couldn't make my final approach until the air warmed and thermals began flowing uphill. Finally, ...

After the Minnesota DNR’s aerial elk survey last winter revealed lower than expected elk numbers, we made the decision to ...

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 ...

Two Pennsylvania elk hunters will have an earlier chance to hunt, including when the elk are still in velvet, this year as part of several changes that were approved for the state’s elk program.

The elk rut is here, but what does that mean? If you’re not very familiar with these animals (like me when I moved here), here is an "elk 101" with common terms and fun facts for you to read before ...

After a hunt filled with challenging conditions, 97 elk were harvested last month, officials said. During Michigan’s late-season elk hunt in December, 63% of hunters filled their tags, according to a ...

Idaho Fish and Game is switching things up for non-residents looking to hunt elk and deer next year. For the first time, ...

A Pennsylvania resolution to recognize 25 years of elk hunting has raised concerns about the state's elk license lottery system. The Game Commission acknowledged it has not been fully compliant and ...