38 2022 Annual Report
•
Management
Fr e e - e a r n e d
L a n d o w n e r E l k
P e r m i t P r o g r a m
2022 was the first year of the Free-earned
Landowner Elk Permit Program. Created during
the 2021 Legislation Session, this program
allows a person who owns or leases at least
80 acres of farm- or ranchland for agricultural
purposes to qualify for an either-sex elk permit
following 10 verified general antlerless elk
harvests. The goal of this program is to increase
hunting access opportunities and antlerless
elk harvest, while benefitting landowners who
regularly have elk on their property but can't
draw a landowner permit.
Flock of wild turkey toms,
Lincoln County
Ring-necked pheasant,
Washington County
