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Wisconsin DNR Urges Hunters: Identify Elk to Prevent Mistakes

9/17/2025

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges hunters to accurately identify targets to prevent shooting elk during the 2025-26 deer hunting seasons.
Elk, larger than white-tailed deer, have unique antler shapes and color markings.
Illegal elk shootings remain unsolved, raising wildlife safety concerns.
Elk hunting season runs from Oct. 18 to Nov. 16 and Dec. 11 to 19, with a lottery for hunters.
Reporting elk sightings outside management zones to the DNR is encouraged.

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Story summary

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges hunters to accurately identify targets to prevent shooting elk during the 2025-26 deer hunting seasons.
Elk, larger than white-tailed deer, have unique antler shapes and color markings.
Illegal elk shootings remain unsolved, raising wildlife safety concerns.
Elk hunting season runs from Oct. 18 to Nov. 16 and Dec. 11 to 19, with a lottery for hunters.
Reporting elk sightings outside management zones to the DNR is encouraged.