Hunters historically have hunted cows for population control. Gritzer testified that he was on the scene about 10 minutes after the shots were fired. Within seconds, a group of cow elk crossed the road, followed by the trophy bull.Prentiss readied to shoot, but was advised by guide Rensel that he was not permitted to shoot across the road.

Gritzer’s body cam footage of a Dec. 13 field interview with Couteret was entered as evidence and shown in court.

That score put the elk in the trophy category.Next on the stand, Conservation Administration Supervisor Kristoffer Krebs testified about the interview that he conducted with Prentiss on Nov. 20. On March 10, multiple charges were filed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission against hunter Prentiss and Elk County Outfitters’ guides Gary Couteret, of … Even though they claimed that they did not know the large bull was close, they were whispering as they exited the vehicle. Indeed, more and more bulls survive the winters, the pregnancy rate in cows improves with fewer late calves, and the overall herd is better off, health-wise.Why hunt cows instead of bulls for Elk meat? Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. When asked if he was just driving around looking for elk for the fun of it, he answered, “Yes.”Both attorneys gave their closing arguments and Nevling retired to his chambers to review the testimony. That hunt doesn’t represent who we are and what we stand for. Others want to fill their freezers with Elk meat that is devoid of GMOs, hormones and antibiotics, and is grass fed and free ranging!What about the love of hunting in general? Saturday, January 23, 2010. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For some, “I hunt because that is who I am,” explains it all. Jack Manack, owner of Elk County Outfitters, was disappointed with the judge’s ruling.“We have‎ game‎ laws‎ for‎ the‎ same‎ reason‎ we‎ have‎ any‎ other‎ law‎ in‎ this‎ country,‎ so‎ there‎ is‎ a‎ definitive‎ line‎ between‎ right‎ and‎ wrong,” Manack said a few days after the hearing.‎ “This ruling was based solely upon opinion, not by the definition of the law.”With the court verdict, Elk County Outfitters is seeing other repercussions.“I appreciate everything that Elk County Outfitters has done over the years. When you think about that number, it really is amazing– that’s a lot of dinners full of protein-rich meat, right? The American Heart Association deemed it “The Heart Smart Red Meat” and some people have called it “The Better Beef.”For those hunters who want to help feed their families, a guided Elk cow hunt at Tioga Ranch is ideal.Interested in other hunts that we don’t offer? Couteret accused Gritzer of harassing him.

Cows can be had for $3,000 and bulls range from $6,500 to $12,500– or more if the bull is larger than 430”.Speaking of price, what are the various price points for Elk hunts at Tioga Ranch? In addition, Couteret was charged with “making false or fraudulent statements” when he allegedly lied about his involvement with the Prentiss elk hunt.Commonwealth attorney Roy Cross called four witnesses, and defense attorney Blair Hindman called three. Our drop camp tent set up is in prime habitat for mule deer and elk hunting in the San Juan Mountains.

“The last thing that we would want is a repeat of this unfortunate situation.”Six Lakes Trail can feel like a misnomer because there are only two.Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community. Game Commission Northcentral Director Dave Mitchell, the third witness, testified that he was a certified Boone and Crockett scorer and that the elk’s antlers scored 422-1/8 inches as a non-typical elk. Hunting elk is an unforgettable experience.Elk hunting isn’t easy and it’s not something most hunters would do alone. 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.Female Elk are called cows. The multiple charges stemming from the investigation of the Sept. 13 hunt in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, included “unlawful devices and methods” (using a motor vehicle to locate elk), “shooting on or across highways” (shooting at the elk after alighting from a vehicle while being within 25 yards of the traveled portion of the roadway) and “unlawful taking of game.” A $5000 replacement cost for the trophy elk accompanies the unlawful taking charge. The winning ticket gave Prentiss a license to hunt a bull elk in any elk hunt zone ahead of the regularly scheduled elk seasons. At Tioga Ranch, guided Elk hunts become a shared experience. It also included six days of donated guiding service from Elk County Outfitters and a video record of the hunt filmed by TomBob Outdoors. Jack Manack, owner of Elk County Outfitters, was disappointed with the … This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. hunter Richard Prentiss and Elk County Outfitters’ guides Gary Couteret and Kim Rensel

Well that’s part of the whole experience, too. They know the herd and they know how to successfully kill a bull or a cow… therefore, an amateur or intermediate hunter benefits from their guide’s knowledge and expertise.