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Can you tell me more? Was it a reintroduction effort like we have in my state and several other surrounding states or is it native herds? I didn’t realize they had elk in Minnesota.I'm still shocked that they live in this state!
Can you tell me more? Was it a reintroduction effort like we have in my state and several other surrounding states or is it native herds? I didn’t realize they had elk in Minnesota.
Relocating 27 elk in 1935 from the captive herd at Itasca State Park to northwest Beltrami County near Grygla eventually produced a breeding population. It wasn't until the early 1980s that elk native to Manitoba crossed the Canadian border to calve and spend summers in Kittson and Roseau counties.
My first thought. No way you are wearing a stocking cap the past 2 weaks. Nice bull regardless!Is it really that cold in Minn. right now lol..
Thank you for the info.Mainly reintroduction, but a herd crosses over the border from Manitoba. Agricultural interests have essentially blocked any further expansion of the herds. They are also working on a reintroduction in parts of NE MN that is being opposed by ag folks in that area.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/elk/index.html
Couple more articles:
MN elk plan blocked at Capitol. Now what?
A northwest Minnesota lawmaker concedes he might not be popular with elk proponents for legislation that limits the Department of Natural Resources in its ability to expand elk herds in the state b…www.twincities.comDNR: 10 percent of Minnesota's Grygla elk herd poached
The DNR is seeking help identifying whoever is responsible for poaching two bull elk that were part of northwestern Minnesota's Grygla herd.www.fox9.com
This was a crazy story from almost 10 years ago. Sugar beets will grow some big antlers apparently.
Record Elk Found Pinned Alive With Antlers Stuck in Mud
This record Minnesota elk was found pinned on its back with its antlers stuck in the mud.www.fieldandstream.com
Season | Dates | Zone | Licenses available |
---|---|---|---|
Bull-only licenses | |||
Season | Dates | Zone | Licenses available |
Antlerless licenses | |||
Season | Dates | Zone | Licenses available |
Either-sex licenses | |||
A | Aug. 22-30 | 20 | 3 |
B | Sept. 5-13 | 20 | 3 |
C | Sept. 19-27 | 20 | 3 |
D | Oct. 3-11 | 20 | 3 |
E | Oct. 24- Nov. 1 | 20 | 3 |
F | Dec. 5-13 | 20 | 3 |
G | Aug. 22-30 | 20 | 4 |
H | Sept. 5-13 | 20 | 4 |
I | Sept. 19-27 | 20 | 4 |
J | Oct. 3-11 | 20 | 4 |
K | Oct. 24- Nov. 1 | 20 | 4 |
L | Dec. 5-13 | 20 | 4 |
M | Sept. 5-13 | 30 | 2 |
This why I apply every year here in Minnesota, for a chance at a beast like that.