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Elk Hunt Zone 309
Pennsylvania, United States
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About Elk Hunt Zone 309
Elk Hunt Zone 309 is a elk hunt zone in Pennsylvania, United States, set by Pennsylvania Game Commission. It covers about 950 km² (367 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lock Haven, about 3.4 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Pennsylvania Game Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 309
- Area
- 950 km²
- Area (miles)
- 367 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 442 km² of public or protected land inside it, 47% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Forestry | 303 | 32% |
| PA Game Commission | 114 | 12% |
| Bureau of State Parks | 23 | 2% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 7.4 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 1.2 | under 1% |
| PA Fish & Boat Commission | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Jan 9, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Jan 9, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | antlerless, firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Zone 309
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Elk Hunt Zone 309?
About 950 km² (367 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Pennsylvania Game Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Zone 309?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 442 km² of public or protected land, 47% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Forestry. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Hunt Zone 309?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk Hunt Zone 309?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Zone 304, Elk Hunt Zone 308 and Elk Hunt Zone 310.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Licence: Pennsylvania Game Commission data terms (cite PGC, describe modifications, hold harmless; as is). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Pennsylvania Game Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.