OUTDOOR HUB
Daniel Xu | December 9, 2013
A rise in the elk population has led Oklahoma wildlife officials to consider expanding hunting opportunities.
Image courtesy US Fish and Wildlife Service
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) recently proposed a statewide elk hunt for next year. According to the Oklahoman, the proposal, if approved by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, would allow hunters to harvest one bull or cow elk to aid in controlling the increasing population.
Currently, elk hunting is closed on all DWC-owned and -managed lands. Only a small number of sportsmen are fortunate enough to be able to hunt on private land or participate in a controlled hunt.