Ep. 432: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2025 w/ Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters
Everything you need to know about applying to get a Pennsylvania elk tag in 2025.
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Show Notes
In this episode, Beau Martonik reconnects with Brian Hale from Elk County Outfitters. They explore the intricacies of elk hunting regulations in Pennsylvania, the lottery system and the strategic application for tags, particularly with upcoming changes to bull tag policies in 2026. Bryan shares insights into elk population dynamics and habitat management while recounting memorable hunting stories, and much more.
Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:07:26 - Recap on Nick’s Hunting Season With Elk County Outfitters
- 00:18:43 - Applying For A Pennsylvania Elk Tag
- 00:19:53 - Points Vs. Applying
- 00:23:26 - 2026 PA Elk Regulation Changes
- 00:42:22 - Future Zone Changes
- 00:45:37 - Changes For Habitats
- 00:49:52 - Crop Damages
- 00:53:56 - Governor’s Tags
- 00:58:02 - Handling Velvet
- 01:01:36 - The Three Elk Hunting Seasons And Their Dates
- 01:02:41 - Application Dates
- 01:06:41 - Bonus Points and The System
- 01:12:37 - Choosing A Zone
- 01:25:52 - Elk Population Data
- 01:28:26 - Hacked Facebook Page
- 01:37:22 - Thank Yous and Goodbyes
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