A 14-year-old girl from Missouri, Abby Wilson, is facing backlash after mistakenly shooting a protected elk during a legal hunting trip with her father. Abby and her dad, Don White, were hunting deer, but elk are protected in their area. After realizing the mistake, her father contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation. Conservation agent Adam Doerhoff confirmed the elk’s identity, noting it was unusual to see an elk in Boone County. Since the incident gained attention, Abby has faced criticism online. Her father defended her, saying he’d pay any fines, and hoped to keep the elk’s meat, but officials denied the request
