PA Elk hunting

Can you buy a elk tag over the counter in PA. How much does it cost to do so?

 

It's a lottery system, that's nearly impossible to win.

With that said, the only hard part of shooting an elk in PA is getting the tag. Because of them not being hunted for so long, the challenge of getting one after you get the tag is about has tough as shooting a refrigerator that's sitting in the middle of a field.

 

I apply every year. It's a lotto. It's ten bucks to apply.

 

Where are there elk in PA???

 

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/harvest_data/18682

click on the elk link and it will show where you can hunt them and where they have been harvested.

 

Wow!! That's only 2 1/2 hours away from me ..... do Non-resident hunters get a shot?

 

yepper

 

That's awesome ... gonna have to throw my $10.70 in the hat with a ptayer and see what happens .... that would be way cool .... ..

 

Tony, I go up several times a year just to see the elk, it is an amazing sight...some of the biggest bulls hanging out without a care in the world. I plan on heading up again within the next two weeks to get some pics of them.

 

Tony, get there in late September and plan on spending the day. It's really an amazing sight and amazing country up there. I'm about 1 1/2 from Benezette and go up several times a year to hike and prowl around. There are elk all over the place. If you decide to go up in the warmer months and hike around, pay attention to where you're walking. Lots of rattlesnakes laying around.

It's worth the drive.

 

So if I throw my hat in the ring and by some miracle win, one of you Pa guys gonna guide me? :D

 

My in-laws live in Elk County, PA and I usually make 1-2 trips out there each year. To date, I have seen more ELK in PA than I have DEER. This includes a lot of driving back and forth from DuBois to Pittsburg and DuBois to State College multiple times. I swear, there isn't a single deer in that state.

The elk are pretty easy to find a regular basis though. I've seen some pretty nice bulls over the years. Pretty cool stuff.

 

Yeah ... what he said

 

Too bad my "lodge" isn't closer to the hunting.

 

I believe you have to be a certified guide, though.

 

Heck man, Ill sleep in my car to get an elk ... that would be incredible

 

do you guys have the link for the application

 

Greg, you ever draw a tag and I'll be more than happy to "guide" you. But you're dragging it. I'll hold your bow.

 

I have applied for the last 5 or 6 years..maybe 7 i don't know but each time you apply your chances go up. Still a long shot though.

 

Wow, what a deal. I guess I better start applying now! :D

Seriously, I may have to check into it sometime... probably no further to Pa than it is Co.