The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters to be sure of their target this season—and to know the difference between white-tailed deer and elk. Elk sometimes wander outside the state’s two main ranges in Clam Lake and Black River Falls, especially during the fall breeding season. The DNR says elk are bigger than deer, with sweeping antlers, a dark mane, and a tan rump patch—while deer have smaller, forward-curving antlers and the familiar white tail. Some elk also carry tracking collars or colored ear tags. Officials warn that shooting an elk by mistake can lead to fines and the loss of hunting licenses. Hunters who spot elk outside management zones are asked to report them through the DNR’s Wildlife Observation Tool.
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