宾州新十月麋鹿季首日 猎人猎获酷似驯鹿的巨型公麋鹿
宾夕法尼亚州伊利——10月3日，宾夕法尼亚州新设立的十月麋鹿狩猎季迎来首日，猎人雅各布·基弗（Jacob Kieffer）一早就猎获一头体型惊人的公麋鹿，因其鹿角形状酷似驯鹿而被猎友们称为"Caribou"。据《goerie》10月6日报道，这头巨兽成为本季首日最受瞩目的猎获。
宾州渔业与船只委员会今年新设十月麋鹿季，为持有麋鹿标签的猎人增加了一次狩猎机会。基弗在首日清晨的狩猎中发现这头公麋鹿，其宽大对称的鹿角与粗壮体格让经验丰富的猎人们也赞叹不已。按宾州狩猎法规，猎获的麋鹿须按规定登记并接受检查。
宾夕法尼亚州西北部的麋鹿群是美国东部最大的野生麋鹿种群之一，主要栖息在 Elk County 及周边地区，每年吸引大量游客前来观赏。州渔猎部门通过严格的抽签标签制度控制狩猎数量，保护种群可持续发展。
除基弗外，首日还有多名猎人报告猎获体型可观的公麋鹿。狩猎季的设立既满足猎人需求，也为当地乡村经济带来季节性收入。
Pennsylvania Hunter Takes Caribou-Like Bull Elk on Opening Day of New October Season
ERIE, Pa. — Opening day of Pennsylvania's new October elk season produced a trophy for the ages. Hunter Jacob Kieffer took a massive bull elk on Oct. 3 that fellow hunters nicknamed "Caribou" for its caribou-like antlers, goerie reported on Oct. 6.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission added the October season this year, giving elk-tag holders an extra hunting opportunity. Kieffer spotted the bull on the morning of opening day; its wide, symmetrical rack and heavy frame impressed even seasoned hunters. Under state rules, harvested elk must be registered and checked.
Northwestern Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest wild elk herds in the eastern United States, centered on Elk County, drawing wildlife watchers from across the country each year. The Game Commission manages the hunt through a tightly limited lottery tag system to keep the herd sustainable.
Kieffer wasn't alone — several other hunters reported taking impressive bulls on opening day. The season satisfies hunter demand while bringing seasonal dollars to the region's rural economy.
图片来源：图：宾夕法尼亚州草原上的活麋鹿群。摄影：Kit，CC BY 2.0，来源：Wikimedia Commons
