Section 141.47. Elk

(a) Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt elk during the elk season with any of the following devices:

(1) A manually operated, centerfire rifle or handgun. The firearm must be a .27 caliber or larger firearm that propels single-projectile ammunition 130 grains or larger.

(2) A manually operated, centerfire shotgun. The firearm must be a 12 gauge or larger firearm.

(3) A muzzleloading firearm. The firearm must be .50 caliber or larger firearm that propels single-projectile ammunition 210 grains or larger.

(4) A bow and arrow. A bow must have a peak draw weight of at least 45 pounds. An arrow must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 1 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

(5) A crossbow and bolt. A crossbow must have a peak draw weight of at least 125 pounds. A bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 1 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

(b) Prohibitions. While hunting elk during the elk season, it is unlawful to:

(1) Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than that required under section 2322 (a)(4) of the act (relating to prohibited devices and methods).

(2) Use a device not provided for in the act or in this section.

(3) Fail to mark the kill site after lawful harvest in accordance with Commission instructions provided during the elk season orientation.

(4) Drive or herd elk.

(5) Hunt within the Hick’s Run no hunt zone, this being the area immediately adjacent to and north of Route 555, between Hick’s Run Road and Huston Hill Road and within .3 mile of Route 555.

The provisions of this § 141.47 adopted May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended October 24, 2003, effective October 25, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 5318; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3713; amended June 29, 2007, effective June 30, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 2955; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110; amended August 28, 2009, effective August 29, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5122; amended May 23, 2014, effective May 24, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3091, 44 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (361978) to (361979).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 141.47 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § 2102; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § § 322(c)(4) and 2102(a) and (d).