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Pennsylvania Elk Hunters Harvest 35 Elk In 2007
11/15/07
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that 33 of the 40 licensed elk hunters harvested an elk during the season that was held November 5-10. Additionally, of the 10 licensed elk hunters who participated in the September season, two harvested an elk.
"Elk are one of North America's premier big game animals," Roe said. "Pennsylvania is privileged to offer this unique hunting opportunity, a product of successful wildlife management that helps to finance wildlife conservation and supports Pennsylvania's rich hunting heritage. It's an unparalleled experience for hunters, particularly those who can't afford to go on an expensive one- or two-week guided elk hunt out West."
Along with extracting samples needed for disease testing, the agency also collected samples necessary to examine food preferences and habitat use by elk. Also, hunters collected liver samples that will be evaluated for mineral contents.
The largest antlered elk was taken by Dennis Henry, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County. He took a 792-pound, 8x7 on Nov. 6, in Covington Township, Clearfield County.
Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlered elk harvested, were: Aaron Richards, of Duncannon, Perry County, took a 768-pound, 6x6 on Nov. 5, in Gibson Township, Elk County; Keith Streightif, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, took a 723-pound, 7x6 on Nov. 7, in Jay Township, Elk County; Keith Quigel, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, took a 720-pound, 7x7 on Nov. 6, in Lumber Township, Cameron County; and Harry Rhone, of Catawissa, Columbia County, took a 707-pound, 6x7 on Nov. 8, in Shippen Township, Cameron County.
The heaviest antlerless elk was taken by Robert Domachowski, of Butler, Butler County, who harvested a 590-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 7, in Benezette Township, Elk County.
Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlerless elk harvested were: Tindaro Bisbano, of Birdsboro, Berks County, who harvested a 564-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 6, in Benezette Township, Elk County; Clarence Burd, of Denver, Lancaster County, who harvested a 538-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 5, in Gibson Township, Cameron County; Travis Zanders, of Wellsville, New York, who harvested a 530-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 8, in Benezette Township, Elk County; and John Barberio Jr., of Ebensburg, Cambria County, who harvested a 515-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 8, in Jay Township, Elk County.
For the September 2007 hunt, which was held September 3-29, only two elk were harvested: Charles Krug, of St. Marys, Elk County, harvested an antlerless elk on Sept. 3; and Dwight Brown, of Abbeville, South Carolina, harvested an antlerless elk on Sept. 10.
Originally scheduled for just Sept. 17-22, the Game Commission staff recommended that the Board of Game Commissioners extend the September season to run the entire month of September to afford hunters a greater opportunity of harvesting an elk.
"As we noted after last year's early hunt, the September hunt is far more difficult than the November hunt," Roe said. "The September elk hunt was formed to address agricultural conflicts before crops are harvested and to allow hunters a chance to harvest the elk rather than force farmers to kill elk to protect their crops.
"Because these elk tend to move from the agricultural land to adjacent forested private lands during the early morning, elk remain well hidden and difficult to harvest, making this an extremely challenging hunt."
Roe noted that the agency will continue to review this September hunt and make recommendations to the Board in January.
For more information on elk in Pennsylvania, visit the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), choose "Hunting," then click on the photograph of an elk.
Media Contact:
Jerry Feaser (717) 705-6541 PGCNews@state.pa.us
11/15/07
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that 33 of the 40 licensed elk hunters harvested an elk during the season that was held November 5-10. Additionally, of the 10 licensed elk hunters who participated in the September season, two harvested an elk.
"Elk are one of North America's premier big game animals," Roe said. "Pennsylvania is privileged to offer this unique hunting opportunity, a product of successful wildlife management that helps to finance wildlife conservation and supports Pennsylvania's rich hunting heritage. It's an unparalleled experience for hunters, particularly those who can't afford to go on an expensive one- or two-week guided elk hunt out West."
Along with extracting samples needed for disease testing, the agency also collected samples necessary to examine food preferences and habitat use by elk. Also, hunters collected liver samples that will be evaluated for mineral contents.
The largest antlered elk was taken by Dennis Henry, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County. He took a 792-pound, 8x7 on Nov. 6, in Covington Township, Clearfield County.
Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlered elk harvested, were: Aaron Richards, of Duncannon, Perry County, took a 768-pound, 6x6 on Nov. 5, in Gibson Township, Elk County; Keith Streightif, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, took a 723-pound, 7x6 on Nov. 7, in Jay Township, Elk County; Keith Quigel, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, took a 720-pound, 7x7 on Nov. 6, in Lumber Township, Cameron County; and Harry Rhone, of Catawissa, Columbia County, took a 707-pound, 6x7 on Nov. 8, in Shippen Township, Cameron County.
The heaviest antlerless elk was taken by Robert Domachowski, of Butler, Butler County, who harvested a 590-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 7, in Benezette Township, Elk County.
Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlerless elk harvested were: Tindaro Bisbano, of Birdsboro, Berks County, who harvested a 564-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 6, in Benezette Township, Elk County; Clarence Burd, of Denver, Lancaster County, who harvested a 538-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 5, in Gibson Township, Cameron County; Travis Zanders, of Wellsville, New York, who harvested a 530-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 8, in Benezette Township, Elk County; and John Barberio Jr., of Ebensburg, Cambria County, who harvested a 515-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 8, in Jay Township, Elk County.
For the September 2007 hunt, which was held September 3-29, only two elk were harvested: Charles Krug, of St. Marys, Elk County, harvested an antlerless elk on Sept. 3; and Dwight Brown, of Abbeville, South Carolina, harvested an antlerless elk on Sept. 10.
Originally scheduled for just Sept. 17-22, the Game Commission staff recommended that the Board of Game Commissioners extend the September season to run the entire month of September to afford hunters a greater opportunity of harvesting an elk.
"As we noted after last year's early hunt, the September hunt is far more difficult than the November hunt," Roe said. "The September elk hunt was formed to address agricultural conflicts before crops are harvested and to allow hunters a chance to harvest the elk rather than force farmers to kill elk to protect their crops.
"Because these elk tend to move from the agricultural land to adjacent forested private lands during the early morning, elk remain well hidden and difficult to harvest, making this an extremely challenging hunt."
Roe noted that the agency will continue to review this September hunt and make recommendations to the Board in January.
For more information on elk in Pennsylvania, visit the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), choose "Hunting," then click on the photograph of an elk.
Media Contact:
Jerry Feaser (717) 705-6541 PGCNews@state.pa.us
