JACKSON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help in gathering information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County.

The elk, a mature bull known as #244, was reported to and found dead March 18 by DNR staff on private property north of Black River Falls. The site is off East Snow Creek road where the DNR was ...

The elk was located off East Snow Creek Road and on private property north of the city of Black River Falls where department staff were conducting elk capture efforts to radio-collar and relocate ...

The elk, called the “largest and most photographed” elk in the state and known to the DNR staff as #244, was found the morning of March 18 off East Snow Creek Road, on private property north ...

(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. The bull had a GPS collar and was one of ...

BLACK RIVER FALLS. – The Wisconsin DNR is still asking for the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is ...

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- The search for a culprit continues in the fatal shooting of a bull elk in Jackson County earlier this year. Now, two groups are offering a reward.

It was determined the bull died from injuries suffered from a gunshot wound. “The illegal shooting of bull 244 is a tremendous loss for the central elk herd and citizens of Wisconsin.

Bull elk #244, shown in a trail cam image from 2024, was illegally shot in March in Jackson County. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking tips in its investigation of the case.

BLACK RIVER FALLS. – The Wisconsin DNR is still asking for the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is ...

(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. The bull had a GPS collar and was one of ...

The DNR said the bull, known as No. 244, was found off of East Snow Creek Road on private property north of Black River Falls. DNR staff were in the area looking to capture a small group of elk to ...