WI Elk Hunt
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03/13/18 05:23 PM
03/13/18 05:23 PM
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corky
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From WI DNR:
The planned hunt is within the Clam Lake elk range of Sawyer, Bayfield, Ashland, and Price counties in far north-central Wisconsin. Original restoration efforts occurred within this range with the release of 25 elk from Michigan in 1995. This northern herd is projected to reach a population level of over 200 animals this year, including a high proportion of bulls. Check out this helpful Facebook Live session with DNR big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang to learn more.
Ten tags will be made available for a bull-only hunt in Fall 2018. Four tags will be awarded to Wisconsin residents through a random drawing. One additional tag will be awarded to a Wisconsin resident through a raffle conducted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Consistent with federal court rulings, the elk harvest quota is being shared equitably with the six Wisconsin Chippewa tribes. Only Wisconsin residents are eligible to purchase an elk tag. The application fee is $10 and applications will be available starting May 1 through the Go WILD system at GoWild.wi.gov. Prior to receiving their carcass tag, all drawing winners will be required to complete an elk hunter education course prior to the start of the season. The elk harvest quota for 2018 was determined by the department’s Elk Advisory Committee, which, in addition to DNR biologists and researchers, includes representation from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Wisconsin Wildlife Federation; Jackson County Forest and Parks; Wisconsin Conservation Congress; U.S. Forest Service; Wisconsin Bowhunters Association; Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission; U.W. Stevens Point, and Ho-Chunk Nation. Those interested in purchasing raffle tickets may do so at RMEF.org/Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s inaugural elk hunting season will adhere to the following guidelines: season will be open from October 13 to November 11, 2018 and December 13-21, 2018; only bull elk may be harvested; Areas where Kentucky elk were released between 2015-2017 will be off limits to hunting until the population increases to levels identified in the elk management plan; only Wisconsin residents are eligible to receive a harvest tag; and harvest tags may be transferred to a Wisconsin resident youth hunter 17 years or younger.
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: Tweed]
#6186665
03/13/18 06:09 PM
03/13/18 06:09 PM
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virgil1972
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Rumors are that local landowners WTH elk bedding on their property will be asking $10-15k to hunt. Does that include the $10 application fee because if it don't them im out.
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: virgil1972]
#6186762
03/13/18 07:52 PM
03/13/18 07:52 PM
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Rumors are that local landowners WTH elk bedding on their property will be asking $10-15k to hunt. Does that include the $10 application fee because if it don't them im out. Bwaaahahahaha! Just about peed myself.
I keep desperately hoping that one day someone will call me "Sir" without adding "please calm down" or "you're causing a scene."
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: corky]
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03/13/18 08:32 PM
03/13/18 08:32 PM
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keets
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they don't really need tags...same as moose...shoot and cut up
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: keets]
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03/14/18 10:16 AM
03/14/18 10:16 AM
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Kre
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they don't really need tags...same as moose...shoot and cut up That's not really true. They used to be able to shoot moose on the rez. But, they chased a moose out of Powell Marsh onto the rez a few years ago and killed it. The tribe wasn't happy about it. If I remember correctly, the tribe changed to rules so they can no longer shoot moose on the rez either.
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: wiredneck1]
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03/14/18 11:27 AM
03/14/18 11:27 AM
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Joined: Dec 2016
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Tweed
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How many tags did the chippewa tribe get last yr? I'm just curious as to why they get 50% of the tags. Because its taking place in the ceded territory.
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Re: WI Elk Hunt
[Re: virgil1972]
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03/14/18 12:41 PM
03/14/18 12:41 PM
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Trapper7
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Rumors are that local landowners WTH elk bedding on their property will be asking $10-15k to hunt. Does that include the $10 application fee because if it don't them im out.
I don't care how nice the hand soap smells, you should never walk out of the restroom sniffing your fingers.
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