I am not sure if RMEF is raffling off an elk tag this year

I haven't heard anything and don't really follow that tag raffle thing.??
My brother in-law did send me a message other day where DNR said the herd was doing well. My sister tends 3-4 cameras for the DNR snapshot WI. Her cameras are located in high number area. So she has lots of elk photos on at least a couple of them. It's is interesting how many different critters she gets photos of on the trail cams. Actually pretty varied selection.
I myself have not seen another close up elk since the ones I started this post with. Ive seen track along trail when out on the quads or back roading. I don't drive around just looking for them so haven't seen any standing along road.

Mac

I've only ever seen 1 Mac, too.

Today was the first day ever for sales of applications for the central Wisconsin elk hunt. I put in for it tonight. What a great opportunity..and it only costs $10 to apply.

Great AJE, hope you get a draw!

Nobody else applying or excited?

I applied this weekend, AJE! I know the chances are slim but I would love to get drawn.

I've bought Powerball with worse odds...

Mooaetrot

I thought about it but just couldn't get excited about the idea. I think I used up my one time big lottery ticket win. When I drew the wolf tag in the second season before it went away. Then actually caught my wolf before the quota filled and I had to go back for a dose of chemo.
I ask my son about applying for elk and he just was interested. Not sure why? Think it was maybe waiting until it isn't a competition?

I have a bear tag for this fall and I have decided it will be the last time I apply.

Mac

"Never Forget Which Way Is Up!"

Hate to say it but it will always be a competition to get elk tags no matter the state. Especially in the east.

Very true Michigander. At least in Wisconsin.

Thanks for the share, AJE

That was a very GOOD post! Thanks.

My son and I went this morning change some batteries in some cameras. Going past Lake Wazee we seen 4 elk in place been seeing them fairly regularly now. Got north of highway 54 and seen 3 young bulls. This was in an area we have never seen them before. Knew they were in area seen tracks when on ATVs. One crossed the road in front of us. Other two just stood looking at us. They were in a are that was just recently clear cut.
One was collared.





Mac