Applications available for once-in-a-lifetime Wisconsin elk hunt

The Wisconsin Division of Pure Assets reminds hunters that the applying interval for the 2022 elk hunt is open via Could 31.

The DNR is planning the fifth elk hunt in state historical past this fall. Wisconsin’s northern elk herd inhabitants, centered round Clam Lake, rose to 330 animals in 2021. The DNR anticipates progress within the herd once more this 12 months.

As soon as widespread throughout North America, elk have been eradicated from Wisconsin within the Eighteen Eighties. Because of the assist of many companions and the backing of Wisconsinites, the herd is again. Elk searching season is open from Oct. 15 to Nov. 13 and Dec. 8-16. Profitable candidates can hunt throughout both interval.

Wisconsinites should buy their elk license functions on-line via Go Wild or in-person by visiting a license agent. The applying price is $10 every and is proscribed to 1 per individual. The hunt is open to Wisconsin residents solely.

The price of an elk searching license for the winners of the license drawing is $49. Winners will likely be notified by early June. Wisconsin residents can solely draw one elk tag as soon as of their lifetime.

Once more this 12 months, the Rocky Mountain Elk Basis will raffle one authorization to purchase a license Aug. 13. Proceeds of the raffle profit Wisconsin elk administration and analysis. Raffle tickets are $10 every, and there’s no restrict on the variety of raffle tickets a person could buy.

In 2021, 4 bull elk tags have been issued to state hunters and an equal quantity allotted to the Ojibwe tribes in accordance with treaty rights.