Elk hunting in Pennsylvania! Any here done it?

[wildbill1973z28]

Of course someone here has the experienced . but just found out going to inherit a place in Clearfield Pennsylvania!
Been making the trip to Colorado or Idaho to Elk hunt because they are easy over the counter purchases this will be draw only I assume and you may never get drawn.
Any expert cheer?

 

[Piglatinhater]

I'm 97% sure all no fence eastern elk hunts are via lottery and like you said, you could literally never draw in your lifetime. I've put in for NC/TN/KY every year for the last 5-8 years with 0 success.
I'm this [ ] close to just focusing on elk hunting out west and putting the NC/TN/KY lottery fees into extra Mt. Dew for this year's CO trip.

 

[wildbill1973z28]

I'm 97% sure all no fence eastern elk hunts are via lottery and like you said, you could literally never draw in your lifetime. I've put in for NC/TN/KY every year for the last 5-8 years with 0 success.
I'm this [ ] close to just focusing on elk hunting out west and putting the NC/TN/KY lottery fees into extra Mt. Dew for this year's CO trip.

We have had great success in Colorado bow season and black powder. I wonder if it helps your odds if you are A resident

 

[Piglatinhater]

We have had great success in Colorado bow season and black powder. I wonder if it helps your odds if you are A resident

Yeah, I love smoke stick season. I think I'm going to go 2nd season to a new area this year with a friend who used to formally guide in the area.

 

[wildbill1973z28]

Yeah, I love smoke stick season. I think I'm going to go 2nd season to a new area this year with a friend who used to formally guide in the area.

There during the rut! They seem to slow down some as far as the distance they cover in a day! And location is much easier when you can here them! Good luck

 

[Gun Guru]

I've been all over Colorado and seen lots of Elk but by far the biggest one i ever saw was in Clinton County Pennsylvania. Huge monster bull. I have a foto of him somewhere. I'll try to find it.

 

[SKEETER25]

I continue to apply in Pa. and Ky. The cost is minimal. I know the odds are long, but for the money, I'll give it a go!