PA elk drawing

[jimbires]

I'm not sure if any of you guys apply for the PA Elk hunting license draw . the draw system for the PA elk tags has been getting scrutinized . I've felt a few times it's not 100% legitimate , but then again , how would I know . I'd have to look , but I think I have 23 preference points in the original rifle draw . a recently started , late season cow tag draw , I have applied every year , I think that's 4 or 5 points , I have accumulated . here's a few links about what's going on .

https://www.repmaloney.com/News/36990/Press-Releases/Maloney-Calls-Out-PGC-s-Illegal-Procedures-of-PA-Elk-Tag-Drawings

https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/outdoors/2025/11/18/elk-hunting-lottery-pennsylvania-game-commission-to-implement-several-changes/87338626007/

PA Game Commission makes changes to elk tag lottery system amidst accusations

In an effort to make Pennsylvania’s elk lottery system more transparent, the Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee, has approved an amended version of House Resolution 356 to make...

www.lehighvalleyoutdoorsbynickhromiak.com

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/ourstories/2025/11/pa-celebrating-25-years-of-elk-hunting-amid-concerns-license-lottery-not-compliant-with-law.html

 

[wvbuckbuster]

I have a nephew and his sons that live in PA and they don't apply for elk tags. He said it was too much hassle and restrictions. Just going by his word not having really checked it out. He has lived there for over 30 years. If he had started way back when maybe he would have gotten a tag by now