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HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, March 18, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith presented the agency’s 2023-24 Annual Report to the House Game and Fisheries Committee, outlining a year …
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Legacy: Game Commission Unveils Breakthroughs in Conservation and Urgent Actions for the Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A long-standing limitation on hunting in Pennsylvania is once again under the spotlight as Senate Bill 67, aiming to fully repeal the state’s Sunday hunting ban, has …
Freedom to Hunt: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Lift Sunday Ban and Revitalize Rural Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced plans to release approximately 8,400 pheasants in select locations across the state, providing hunters with extended opportunities as pheasant season nears …
Game Commission Unveils Experimental Pheasant Release: 8,400 Birds to Extend Hunting Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has granted preliminary approval for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, keeping them mostly consistent with the 2024-25 guidelines. …
Game Commission Proposes 2025-26 Hunting Season Adjustments, Calls for Public Feedback Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is calling on residents to assist in locating turkey flocks for an ongoing research project designed to monitor and manage the state’s wild turkey …
Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Wild Turkeys – Your Sightings Can Make a Difference! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers and hunters have united in a mission to tackle an issue that’s been quietly eroding the backbone of the state’s agriculture industry. At a special town …
Farmers and Hunters Unite to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Deer Crisis and Protect Crops Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Big changes could be on the horizon for Pennsylvania hunters and trappers. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners’ Wildlife Management Committee convened virtually on Thursday to review a …
Pennsylvania Hunting Rules Could Change in 2025—Here’s What’s on the Table Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Following improvements in weather conditions and a significant reduction in wildfire risks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has officially lifted its temporary ban on building fires on state game …
Ban Lifted: What Recent Rain Means for Fires on Pennsylvania’s Game Lands and Wildlife Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania, renowned for its exceptional elk hunting opportunities, is set to commence its eagerly awaited general elk hunting season. This six-day event, starting November 4 and concluding …
Elk Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: A Thrilling Quest for Wildlife Conservation Enthusiasts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As autumn progresses, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is alerting motorists to heightened deer activity, a natural occurrence during the fall breeding season known as the “rut.” This …
Stay Safe: What Every Pennsylvania Driver Needs to Know About Fall’s Deer Danger Read More