ELK TOUR -- Fall is a prime time to hear elk bugling in the wild. A self-guided auto tour in southeast Missouri provides the opportunity to possibly see and hear this majestic animal. AskMDC provides details in this short video. #WisdomWednesday -- Kristie@MDC | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

CONSERVATION PROFILE: ELK HUNT -- Landowner Bill Clark was one of five hunters that participated in Missouri’s first elk-hunting season in modern history. The other four permit-holders had harvested a bull elk as the season was nearing an end. That's when Clark got his opportunity. He shares his experience. Learn more: https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-reports-elk-hunters-go-five-five-inaugural-elk-hunt | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

ELK IN ACTION: Thank you to Paul Davis of the Daily American Republic for taking and sharing this video of bull elk sparring this week at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in the Ozarks. We are proposing a future, limited elk hunting season in Missouri Learn more and share your comments at https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/public-comment-opportunities/elk-hunting-and-management - Joe@MDC | Missouri Dept. of Conservation