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Elk State Forest Hunting & access guide

Northern hardwood and oak forests in Pennsylvania's Wilds offer a starting point for big-woods deer, bear and upland hunting.

A discovery guide. Current agency rules and posted boundaries take priority.

Landscape at Elk State Forest, Pennsylvania.Location photograph

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Hunting area & landscape.

01 / DISCOVER
Land designation
State forest
Landscape
Hardwood ridges & valleys
Approximate location
41.400° N, 78.250° W

Species in this listing

  • Deer
  • Turkey
  • Bear
  • Upland birds

These tags help narrow your research. They do not establish an open season, a huntable population or permission to hunt this property.

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BEFORE THE TRAILHEAD

Hunting access & planning.

Check the managing agency for current seasons, permits, access routes and closures.

Approximate location for discovery; not an access point or hunting boundary.

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