Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Josh Bizzak of Wilcox and Patrick Uber of Emporium both brought in foxes as the first predators harvested for Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.  “The windstorm was fierce, but you can’t participate from the couch,” said both Josh and Patrick when they brought in their harvest.

Josh Bizzak brought in an 8.2# male red fox that he harvested at 1:00 a.m. on private lands in Elk County.  Josh shoots a .17 Hornet and uses an electronic call. 

Patrick Uber brought in a 10.2# male gray fox that he harvested at 3:00 a.m. on public land in McKean County.  Patrick shoots a .17 HMR and uses a Lucky Duck call.

Both Josh and Patrick are experienced predator hunters and both said, “We hope to be back yet again this weekend.”

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/16.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Photo 1 – Josh Bizzak with his red fox.

Photo 2 – Patrick Uber with this gray fox.

Yetzer Brings First Coyote and Bizzak Doubles on Fox at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Andy Yetzer of St. Marys brought the first coyote into Rolfe Beagle Club’s 6-day, Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.  Andy shot a large, 32.8#, male coyote on Friday late evening while hunting on the Allegheny National Forest in McKean County.  Andy used an electronic call and shoots a M&P15, 556 rifle.  This was Andy’s first entry into the Rolfe Hunt or Trap.

Josh Bizzak made good on his statement that he “would be back”, and doubled up on foxes early Saturday morning; he “lip-squeaked” in an 8.8# female red fox before he even had time to set up his electronic call.  Shortly after getting the electronic call set up, Josh harvested a male gray fox weighing 10.8#.  Josh hunts private lands in Elk County, and his rifle of choice is a .17 hornet.

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/16.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Photo 1 – Andy Yetzer with his large male coyote.

Photo 2 – Joah Bizzak with his double fox.