Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge. It should be ...

Elk hunter Ben McArthur said he appreciates availability of late-season cow elk tags in Wyoming but it's challenging. “It's ...

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced it's moving the nonresident OTC big-game tag system to a draw.

For decades, Idaho stood out as one of the last places where a guy from out of state could still roll the dice on a general-season deer or elk tag without praying to the draw gods. Show up in Decembe ...

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 ...

Idaho Fish and Game is switching things up for non-residents looking to hunt elk and deer next year. For the first time, ...

For many Western states, September 1st marks the beginning of archery elk season. This time of year also coincides with the rut, when bulls bugle their heads off, roll around in the mud, and chase ...

Look at southcentral Montana's elk Hunting District 560 as a small snapshot of a very big problem. In fact, it's a problem that frustrates game management, hunters and even legislators across Montana ...

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) ...

After six weeks in the field, Montana’s general big game hunting season ended Nov. 30 with hunters harvesting about the same ...