Fred Mercer shot a massive bull elk on a snow mountain in Montana. At the time, it was the second biggest elk ever taken by a hunter. I woke up before daylight, aware that it was very cold in the tent ...

Hunting season started in August for some big game species but the heart of the annual event, the major rifle seasons for deer and elk, are still to come. The buck deer season for most units runs from ...

Knowing this, Amelia's father Thomas Shurgar treated her to an elk hunt in New Mexico for her 16th birthday, but he didn't know if she would even want to go. "I didn't know I was going until the last ...

Having applied for a 2024 Pennsylvania Game Commission elk tag, one may have guessed that Donnie Matter and his family would have spent the last Saturday in July at the Elk Expo in Benezette. Well, ...

The Brooks bull, an enormous Rocky Mountain elk tagged in Washington state in December, is officially the new nontypical archery world-record, the Pope and Young Club announced Tuesday. A joint panel ...

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, ...

I’ve hunted elk on public ground across the West for 25 years. I’ve made incredible memories, learned a lot, and punched more tags than I deserve. But I’ve also seen a lot change over that quarter ...

Hunting in Missouri is more than just a pastime—it’s a tradition that draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts every year, and 2025 is no exception. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) ...

Wildlife biologists, conservation officers and staff discussed big game harvest results, season structure and a possible new ...

GAYLORD, MI - When you step onto the new viewing platform that gives you a perched look over the city’s Elk View Park, you should be prepared for a little drama. Especially if you’re visiting in the ...