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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 announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to key leadership roles, signaling continued strategic focus on wildlife management and operational efficiency. Timothy Haydt …
Pennsylvania Game Commission Strengthens Leadership with Two New Bureau Directors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — An adult male deer in Packer Township, Carbon County, has recently tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), marking the first confirmed case of the disease in …
Deadly Wildlife Disease Hits Carbon County for the First Time—Urgent Warning Issued to Residents 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 Game Commission and the Department of Agriculture have confirmed the first cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Luzerne County, marking the spread of this …
Deadly Disease Hits Pennsylvania Deer—What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Protect Wildlife 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 — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced the 2026 “Working Together for Wildlife” Art Contest, inviting artists to showcase their talents while promoting wildlife conservation. The contest, which features …
Your Chance to Save Wildlife Through Art: Spotlight on the Barn Owl in 2026 Contest 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