2026-2027 hunting license on sale June 22, Elk Tag apps May 1 to July 12, 2026

270 Walker Place Lane, Karthaus, Pennsylvania 16845, United States

Welcome to Trophy Rack Lodge PA Elk Hunting at it’s Best!

This Could be You!

Applications for the PA Elk drawing being accepted May 1 - July 12, 2026. All applicants must have a valid PA hunting license to apply for an elk tag.

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PAGC Elk Apllication Info

Link to all you need to know. Click here.

TRL Guides

Our experienced team brings skill and knowledge to all of our hunts. We do our homework long before the season begins. Our many years of experience have shown which zones are good choices. They are: 308, 304, 309, 306, 307. Or if you are drawn for other zones, , we guide in them all!!

Real Results

Proven outcomes that speak for themselves! Every hunter will have a guide who will customize your hunt to your abilities. Young or old, experienced hunter or one new to hunting, we will meet your specific needs for your hunt of a lifetime!

Trophy Rack Lodge Guides the KECA Elk Hunt!!

Take a chance on the elk hunt of a lifetime!

One Ticket for $25.00 for a chance to win a Pa Bull Elk License
Elk Tag Raffle – Single Ticket You are purchasing SIX tickets for $100.00 KECA has worked diligently to build the best Pennsylvania Bull Elk hunt package possible. With that in mind, our package consists of one 2026 Pa Bull Elk License along with an all-inclusive accessory package of: Guided 6-day hunt with lodging and meals by Trophy Rack Lodge, taxidermy ready skin/cape and regular cut/wrap meat processing by Country Butcher, LLC along with a shoulder mount. Hunt will be filmed by TomBob Outdoors for airing on Friends in Wild Places. Elk hunt dates: August 1 – October 30, 2026 in any legal elk hunt zone. Winner must purchase PA general and elk hunting license in order to participate in hunt. Hunt winner will be selected during a live drawing on July 26 at 2:00 P.M. at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, PA during the Elk Expo.
Winner need not be present to win. License must be purchased and used in 2026 and according to all applicable state hunting laws. Proceeds are used by KECA for conservation education programs and improvements.

Purchase the chances online at https://experienceelkcountry.com/ .

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at trophyracklodge@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What does an elk hunt with Trophy Rack Lodge Include?

Preseason scouting done by our experienced elk guiding crew. Trophy Rack Lodge has all the equipment that you need to handle your elk from trailers, winches, walk in coolers, 4 wheel drive trucks and ATV’s to get you where you need to go. We will provide you with updates and photos. You are welcome to make arrangements to come along on a scouting trip that suits your schedule.

One on one elk guide

You can have a guest along on the hunt at no charge, additional guest is an extra charge per day.

First class accommodations at one of Trophy Rack’s lodges along with meals for you and your guest. Check out the places to stay on the Lodge tab at the top of this page. You have the option to provide your own lodging and meals and your guide fee will be adjusted with no accomodations or food included.

Photos taken of your elk hunt.

Field dressing your elk.

Collecting samples and data required by the PA Game Commission.

Transportation of the elk from the field , to the check station and to our local butcher if you would like. If you prefer, we can skin, quarter and cape your elk at an extra charge.

Use of our walk in cooler.

Call for elk hunt pricing. Larry at 814-280-7113.

Hunting Opportunities Provided by Trophy Rack Lodge

What makes a great hunt? Elk guides who locate and know travel patterns of the elk, access to prime hunting territory, all to give you the edge!

We have exclusive rights to over 750 acres of private, prime hunting ground in EHZ 308, none better in the country! Larry has planted 15 to 20 acres of food plots with clover, turnips, buckwheat and chicory. Hunting stands are placed overlooking plots and elk trails that weave through the property.

Our local guides spend the time in the state game lands and state forrests looking for elk hot spots in all the zones. We do extensive preseason scouting and know where the big boys are located. Year after year we watch the elk and know their territories and where they move after the rut.

Our lodges are located in Zone 309 where we have over 800 acres we own and an addditional 1000 private ground to hunt. Larry and our guides establish relationships with landowners in all the zones to allow us hunting privileges.

We have exclusive hunting rights to prime farmland, we lease many properties of prime hunting land which is where many of the monsterous bulls our hunters have harvested were located.

Testimonials

This is what I wanted— a real hunt— and I’m getting it. My guides are the best!” Fred Kass 2014 Bull Hunter

”Awesome guide and had a fantastic time with friendly hosts!” Dave Carl 2014 Cow Elk Hunter

”Trophy Rack Lodge was top notch!! Larry and Vicki are wonderful people, the meals and lodge were excellent!! Plus Matt was an excellent guide!! “ John Dunmyer, 2020 Late Season Cow Hunter

“Great Lodge, great people and a shared value of our hunting heritage.” Mark Ely 2019 Bull Hunter

”Not your average Elk Camp! I can’t say enough good things about Larry and Vicki Guenot and their beautiful home at Trophy Rack Lodge. What a first class operation, everything from the accommodations, the home cooked meals and the most unique elk hunting with some of the best guides in the business. Having been fortunate enough to hunt elk in serveal western states, Canada and PA, this whole experience ranks as one of the best. Shooting a 432 class bull and having my son Justin with me was the icing on the cake, it just doesn’t get better than this.“ Bob Cook 2017 EHZ 12 Bull Hunter

”Great people, great food, great hospitality, these people are the best!”

Ray ( son Zach) Frere EHZ 12 Cow Hunter 2018

”Fantastic hunting experience, it was everything I had hoped for and more. Our guide was awesome, our accommodations were excellent. Trophy Rack Lodge is first class and I give them my 100% endorsement!” Deb King EHZ 12 Cow Hunter 2018

”Unbelievable people, great cooking, beautiful lodge. Felt like I was right at home!” Jacob Good 2017 Bull Hunter Zone 1

”Great place to stay and awesome people and some Great PA elk guides!” Kevin Reinert EHZ 12 Cow Hunter 2016

Larry and his guides pulled out all the stops for us hunters. Big thanks to Ivan, Jamie, Jason, Dean and Mike. They all helped with my elk, guiding and recovering, then skinning and quartering. Thanks!”

Cheryl Thomas 2019 EHZ 11 Cow Elk Hunter

Welcome to Trophy Rack Lodge PA Elk Hunting at it’s Best!

What You Need to Know

2026 Elk License Allocations

This Could be You!

PAGC Elk Apllication Info

TRL Guides

Real Results

Trophy Rack Lodge Guides the KECA Elk Hunt!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Trophy Rack Lodge PA Elk Hunting at it’s Best!

What You Need to Know

2026 Elk License Allocations

This Could be You!

PAGC Elk Apllication Info

TRL Guides

Real Results

Trophy Rack Lodge Guides the KECA Elk Hunt!!

Frequently Asked Questions

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