The bull carried a massive 8 by 7 rack and was a primary breeder in the state's central elk herd, according to the DNR. It was among the animals transferred to Wisconsin from Kentucky in 2016.

The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to share any information via the DNR's confidential Violation Hotline online or by calling 1-800-847-9367.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help ...

(Stock photo) Black River Falls, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. DNR ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking information from the public regarding the illegal shooting of a well-known breeding bull elk in the western part of the state. Officials say ...

The Wisconsin DNR is looking for information on the recent illegal shooting of a well-known bull elk in Black River Falls. Bull No. 244 was considered one of the primary breeding bulls for the ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Wis. (WXOW) — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff responded to the report of a dead elk on the morning of Tuesday, March 18. Following a necropsy to determine ...

Even if a hunter, fisherman, or trapper is in violation of one or more rules and a citation is likely, a little cooperation and congeniality may help the situation and lessen the sting. Such was the ...

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking information from the public regarding the poaching incident. Significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment, can be imposed for illegally hunting elk.