Warmer than average temperatures and lack of snow continue to hamper elk hunter efforts along the Rocky Mountain Front.
“The number of elk brought through the Augusta check station is down by over half as compared to the 10-year average,” says Brent Lonner, Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologist.
So far this season, hunters have brought in [...]
November 24, 2008 | Posted in
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HARRISBURG – Anyone interested in applying to be an elk guide for the upcoming November elk hunt should submit a completed application to the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection by Friday, Oct. 10. Elk guide permits cost $10 for residents and $25 for nonresidents.
Guides may provide assistance in locating or tracking elk, but [...]
September 24, 2008 | Posted in
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The rifle hunts starts Oct. 4, and there are a few permits still available
If you’re new to elk hunting, the Division of Wildlife Resource’s big game coordinator has some advice for you.
“The chance you’ll take an elk while driving along a road is pretty small,” says Anis Aoude. “As soon as the first shots are [...]
September 22, 2008 | Posted in
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