Visit HuntFishPA site to apply for the elk license drawing and check the status of your application. Applicant Options: For most of the seasons, there are four options when an applicant applies. Antlered Only: Applicant is only interested in hunting antlered elk.

The annual drawing for elk licenses will take place Saturday, July 26, 2025 during the Elk Expo at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette. Successful applicants who provide a phone number or email will be notified promptly by those methods, others will receive notification by postal mail.

If you are an elk hunter that is wanting to apply for a state that is known for its quality, then you will want to start applying in Pennsylvania. The 2024 elk application period is February 1-July 14, 2024. The annual drawing will take place Saturday July 27, 2024 during the Elk Expo.

More information about the elk herd and elk hunting can be found at www.pgc.pa.gov. Those applying for elk licenses can select which zones they would like to hunt. Big bulls, as well as a huntable population of elk, can be found in each of the 14 zones. Below is a brief synopsis of the zones. Elk hunters are encouraged to spend some

The annual Elk Expo is held on the grounds of the Elk Country Vistor Center in Benezette each year. The Expo will feature exhibits, seminars, antler scoring experts, a presentation by Pennsylvania Game Commission Elk Biologist Jeremy …

Nov 4, 2024 · Elk hunt dates: Sept. 1 – Nov. 4, 2024 in any legal elk hunt zone. Winner must purchase PA general and elk hunting license in order to participate in hunt. Hunt winner will be selected during a live drawing on July 28, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, PA during the Elk Expo. Winner need not be present to win.

Oct 26, 2023 · In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll share everything you need to know as an elk hunter to understand your odds and maximize your chances of successfully drawing a Pennsylvania elk tag.

Jul 19, 2023 · Hunters will know several weeks earlier than in past years if their name is chosen for a coveted elk license in central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will award 144 elk tags during...

Jun 20, 2023 · Pennsylvania has three different seasons that you can draw an elk tag. Archery Season: September 16-30, 2023 (18 antlered, 8 antlerless tags) General Season (Firearms): Oct. 30-Nov. 4, 2023 (30 antlered, 42 antlerless tags)

Oct 28, 2024 · For many hunters bagging one of Pennsylvania’s majestic elk is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But with limited tags available through a lottery draw what are your actual odds of getting picked? Let’s take a look at the Pennsylvania elk tag application process and calculate the chances. Pennsylvania Elk Tag Allocation