PA Elk Non-Res draw changes

[resident vs nonresident]

Well looks like another state is changing up their ELK application system.
I know it’s PA and they only give out a dozen or so non-res tags
But sounds like residents started complaining once non-res allocation hit 11% and it’s now limited to 10%
Big change is that to even apply now non-res has to buy a hunting license (about $100). So for the astronomical 0.001% chance to pull an elk tag now it’ll cost about $115-120 to apply?

Now CO residents need band together and limit CO elk/deer tags down to 10%
-to be in line with other western states like this article states

Pa.'s rare bull elk hunts to become once-in-a-lifetime chance, other changes also approved

The Pennsylvania Game Commission made several changes to how hunters can pursue elk. Here's what you need to know.

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[Lukeandcod]

Yeah, but for that hunting license fee they would also get a buck tag and 2 turkey tags. Is Colorado throwing that in to nonresidents?

 

[resident vs nonresident]

Good point. NO
But we got some great Grouse, Cottontail, Squirrel and Snowshoe Hare hunting

 

[camping1601]

I'm a PA guy and although I'm used to paying out the Butt to hunt out west I'm not a fan of this.

 

[flathead#2]

I quit applying for Elk in PA a few years ago.
The odds just werent worth the donation.

 

[waspocrew]

Sounds about right with plenty of other states. I applied to several states for sheep last year and plenty are around $100 license (or more) just to apply.

 

[RS3579]

And it’ll be a once a lifetime BULL tag. Hunters can get lucky to draw multiple cow tags tho.

 

[desertdwellerdyl]

And it’ll be a once a lifetime BULL tag. Hunters can get lucky to draw multiple cow tags tho.

the almighty PA BOAL

 

[Jethro]

Good changes. Should have also raised tag prices, res and NR.

 

[Smtn10pt]

Most non residents are applying for bull tags. 30% of archery bull tags went to non residents in 2023

 

[Derekc6713]

I'm a PA guy and although I'm used to paying out the Butt to hunt out west I'm not a fan of this.

Just out of curiosity what makes you not a fan? I've been hoping they made this change for years along with the increase in fees that a non res has to pay. With all the extra fees I have to fork over every year in the west its nice to have my residency actually give me an advantage for once. I'm also a fan of their proposal to limit a bull tag to once in a lifetime.

 

[PA farmboy]

I am in full support of it as well, why not when all other states limit the nonresidents? $250 for a nonresident elk tag is a steal and should be increased as well.

 

[alexnelon]

Good point. NO
But we got some great Grouse, Cottontail, Squirrel and Snowshoe Hare hunting

If every NR who put in for the draw came out to hunt Grouse in September the residents would have a stroke.

 

[Indian Summer]

I think license regulations should be reciprocal. If you live in a state like Michigan where you do not even allow nonresident to apply then you should not be allowed to apply here. If you live in a state where my elk license cost me $1000 then that should be the price of yours if you’re lucky enough to draw a license in Pennsylvania.

We don’t have much to offer in the way of licenses, but we do have world-class bulls. For the majority of my life I have listened to residents out west tell me if you want to hunt here and you don’t like the system feel free to move here. Touché.

 

[PMcGee]

There was never a cap on non resident tags. Theoretically they all could’ve went to non residents.


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[Jethro]

I think license regulations should be reciprocal.

I’d rather we get our WY tag for 250. As opposed to charging a WY resident 800-2k for their PA tag