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Elk Hunting Trips

Are you interested in guided trophy elk hunts and big game hunting in Pennsylvania? If so, at Tioga Ranch in Pennsylvania, you can hunt Elk from late August through November. The absolute best time to hunt Elk is September and October, so booking an elk hunt for fall is ideal. If you’re looking for affordable guided Elk hunts, Tioga Ranch is the place to be. From trophy Elk to cow Elk for great meat, Tioga Ranch in Tioga, PA, is the ideal place to hunt Elk.

PRICING

Speaking of price, what are the various price points for Elk hunts at Tioga Ranch? In general, pricing is as follows:

Up to 300" $10,000.00

300-330" $11,000.00

330-370" $13,00.00

370-400" $17,000.00

400" and larger $20,000.00 & Up

Cow Elk$4000.00

Guided Trophy Elk Hunting in Pennsylvania at Tioga Boar Hunting

Why Hunters Love Guided Elk Hunts

Ask hunters why they hunt elk and the answers cluster around being outdoors, seeing an elk in its natural setting, the scenery, and time with friends and family, along with putting good meat on the table.

For some it’s the antlers on the wall; for others it’s filling the freezer with elk meat free of GMOs, hormones, and antibiotics, grass-fed and free-ranging.

And for plenty of hunters, it’s simply who they are, the pursuit, the stalking, the processing, the grilling. Hunting elk is an unforgettable experience.

Elk Hunting is a Real Challenge

Elk hunting isn’t easy, and it’s not something most hunters take on alone. At Tioga Ranch, a guided elk hunt becomes a shared experience: our guides know the herd and the terrain, so amateur and intermediate hunters alike benefit from that expertise, plus the camaraderie of hunting alongside someone who shares the passion.

We Offer Affordable Guided Elk Hunts

Whether you’re after a young management bull or a trophy elk over 400 inches, our fully guided hunts deliver a great experience for the price. Our elk hunts include one night’s lodging, meals, skinning, and quartering, and we’ll process your meat into steaks, chops, roasts, spare ribs, or ground meat and vacuum seal it for an additional $350.

Pricing is set by trophy quality and the size and sex of the elk. Bull elk hunts start at $10,000.00 and cow elk hunts are $4,000.00.

Did You Know Cow Elk Hunts Provide Great Meat?

Female elk are called cows, and hunters have historically taken cows for population management, helping keep herds younger, more vigorous, and more disease-resistant.

Cow and calf meat is often considered better eating than bull meat, and a typical cow provides 120 to 180 pounds of edible meat, plenty of protein-rich dinners, and unlike antlers, it’s meat you can actually eat.

Elk meat itself is naturally low in fat and cholesterol, high in protein, dark red, dense, and tender enough that it doesn’t need marinating. It tastes similar to beef with a bit more flavor and can substitute for beef in most recipes; the American Heart Association has called it “The Heart Smart Red Meat.”

For hunters looking to help feed their families, a guided elk cow hunt at Tioga Ranch is ideal.

Things to Bring With You For a Guided Elk Hunt

If you were to go on a hunt for Elk by yourself, once you shot and killed it, how would you handle it? A guided hunt is so helpful because you’ve got other people around you to help field-dress it, quarter it, and then carry, drag, push, pull and/or pack that carcass off to a cooler environment. When a cow weighs 450 pounds or a bull weighs 800 pounds, isn’t it good to know you’ve got help to deal with those big bodies, full of meat?

When going on an Elk hunt, depending on where you are and how long you’ll be away from civilization, you might need a list of items with you in order to have a decent, safe time. For instance, many hunters carry with them a first aid kit, as well as a water bottle, thermos, knife, folding saw, and… a camera! Sunscreen and insect repellent are helpful.

Hunting gear can include a small daypack, a compass, an altimeter, bright tape to mark trails, a rifle or bow, ammunition/arrows, tags/licenses, binoculars, and maps.

Food-wise, hunters tend to bring instant coffee, trail snacks like jerky or granola, pork and beans/eggs, fresh fruit, instant hot cereal, and/or whatever they think they’d like and need on the hunt. Guided hunts typically help figure out the food situation, which can be quite helpful so hunters can concentrate on the hunt rather than worrying about supplies. Tioga’s guided hunts include meals!

Clothing-wise, hunters should bring with them rain gear, thermal underwear, fleece, extra socks and gloves, a warm stocking hat, a brimmed hat and camouflage clothing and accessories.