Pennsylvania Elk — Zone 303
Zone 303
Pennsylvania Zone 303 covers 160,469 acres and lies 17 miles north-east of St. Marys and 60 miles north of State College. 38% of it is public land, mostly state land (38%). The 2026 draw put up 3 tags here.
Your chance of drawing here
Every elk license type on offer in Zone 303, with the prior-draw chance for a first-choice resident applicant. Type your points in to see your own number.
Chances are from the 2026 draw (the most recent) for a first-choice resident. "Points needed" = the cut in the last draw.
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| Hunt | Your odds (0 pts) | Points needed | Tags / applicants | Season |
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| EHZ303-ARC-B ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 archery season antlered elk Archery | — Cut level | — | 2 / — | Sep 12–27, 2026 |
| EHZ303-ARC-C ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 archery season antlerless elk Archery | — Cut level | — | 1 / — | Sep 12–27, 2026 |
| EHZ303-R1-B ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 first regular firearms season antlered elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 1 / — | Oct 3–11, 2026 |
| EHZ303-R1-C ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 first regular firearms season antlerless elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 2 / — | Oct 3–11, 2026 |
| EHZ303-R2-B ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 second regular firearms season antlered elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 3 / — | Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026 |
| EHZ303-R2-C ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 second regular firearms season antlerless elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 2 / — | Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026 |
| EHZ303-R3-B ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 third regular firearms season antlered elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 3 / — | Jan 9–17, 2027 |
| EHZ303-R3-C ↗ Elk Hunt Zone 303 third regular firearms season antlerless elk Rifle | — Cut level | — | 3 / — | Jan 9–17, 2027 |
What these columns mean
- Your odds —
- the share of applicants at your point level who drew this tag in the 2026 draw. Not a forecast: quotas and demand move every year.
- The badge —
- plain language for that number. Likely draw 75% or better · Real chance 40%+ · Long shot 15%+ · Point builder below that, so you are applying mainly to bank a point · Undersubscribed means fewer first-choice applicants than tags, so everyone who applied drew.
- Points needed —
- the lowest point total that still got a tag in the 2026 draw, and how that cut has moved since the earliest draw we hold.
- Tags / applicants —
- tags on offer and first-choice applicants for them, as the agency published them. Under five tags we print counts instead of a percentage, because one applicant either way swings it.
What it costs to apply (2026 resident fees)
| License | Up front | Gone if you miss | If you draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per application | $32.94 | $32.94 | $57.94 |
Application window: opens May 1, closes Jul 12, 2027 (expected). Full fee breakdown.
The country
Boundaries are drawn for orientation only — the written boundary description in the regulations governs.
Who owns the ground
- State land 61,615 ac · 38%
- Private or other non-public land 98,853 ac · 62%
What the agency says about the area
Located on a mix of public and private land, with one large private land holding open to public hunting (Lyme Conservation Easement), this zone offers good access throughout the area and holds a good population of elk.
Source: PGC Elk Hunt Zone Descriptions 2026 (new zones 300-310)