April 2023 Meeting

PA Elk & The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Our presenter for the evening was Carl McConnell who gave a talk on the state of the Elk herd in Pennsylvania and his work with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

* Bud got us the presenter who was excellent.

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*Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation info here.

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* Elk were re-introduced to Pennsylvania in 1913

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* Current herd is estimated to equal 1,500 animals

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* Largerst bulls shed their antlers in February

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* Cows give berth from June thru September

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In other club business...

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* April 27th is the stocking of Pine Creek

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* May 3rd is the stocking of North Park

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* May 5th is the Club stocking of North Park (TBD) Gary will email members

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* May 6th Kids Fishing Derby at North Park

Members arrive at 6:30am

Parking at Boat House

Need volunteers for registration

Fishing starts at 7am

Wear your club hat & T-shirt for identification

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