Public hearing for proposed permanent rule revising NR 10, elk hunting license applications
Start Date: 10/22/2026
End Date: 10/22/2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Online
Scott Karel, ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 10, relating to the administering the elk hunting license application. The department is proposing to conduct a separate application and drawing for antlered and
for antlerless elk. This would allow hunters to apply for one permit type or the other, or to apply for both. Consistent with statute, however, only one license could be issued. Current rules are not broad enough to orderly administer separate applications for bull and antlerless elk in light of the statutory once-in-a-lifetime limitation for elk license issuance. These rules will clarify the new procedures for the drawing so that the department can effectively administer separate applications for bull and cow elk while still complying with state statutes.
A companion emergency rule, EmR 2602, is already in effect.
Comments may be emailed to: DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov