ELK HUNTERS HARVEST 35 ELK IN 2007
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 Nov. 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.
For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency website:
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=172938
