Minnesota DNR: Know the difference between white-tailed deer, elk

file photo: Minn. DNR

People sometimes report seeing elk in areas beyond far northwestern Minnesota. Hunters need to make sure they know the difference between deer and elk in the field. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (mndnr.gov/hunting/deer-elk-id.html) has drawings and traits listed to help distinguish elk from white-tailed deer. Additionally, the DNR encourages people to report elk sightings in Minnesota using the online elk sighting reporting tool (mndnr.gov/elk/elk-sightings.html).