Pennsylvania Woodsman - Inside Pennsylvania’s 2026 Elk Season Changes

Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game Hunting · May 27, 2026 · 1h 16m

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell sits down with returning guest Bryan Hale from Elk County Outfitters to break down the major changes coming to Pennsylvania elk hunting for the 2026 season and beyond. The conversation dives deep into the new elk application process, the removal of the fallback option, bonus point consolidation, updated zone structures, and the addition of a brand-new October rifle season. Bryan explains how the new five-choice application system works, what hunters should consider before applying, and why understanding season dates, hunting styles, and…