Elk have only been reintroduced in MO since 2011. There are probably plenty of young hunters in this state who have never seen either one in the wild. Obviously, this was an honest mistake. I think the DNR handled it ok, I think the girl should have gotten some of the meat.

Last edited by bludog; 11/17/17.
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