I wish that was an option for me. I dont live near elk. i could eat the rabbits in my yard but that wouldnt go aong way.
Unfortunately, I missed the small window to get a hunting license in my state this year, it closed in Feb, before CV-19 was much of a thing. Fortunately, no license is needed here to hunt rabbits. From what I hear, the same is true for feral hogs, which are becoming a bit of a problem in some parts. Next year, I am definitely putting in for an elk tag. I got a 4x4 largely so I can get into the areas where they hide.
I can see there are more cases in humans during warmer months, but that is probably due to insects that are the most common disease vector, no?