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.

www.goerie.com

 

[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.