Pennsylvania Game Commission

Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania's State Wildlife Agency. For more than 125 years, the Game Commission has managed the Commonwealth's wildlife resources for all Pennsylvanians.

With the help of more than 700 full-time employees and thousands of part-timers and volunteers, the agency provides a host of benefits to wildlife, state residents and visitors.

Saying, “I’m just a girl” then proceeding to hit every clay pigeon and bullseye on the range. 💅 Happy 166th birthday to...
08/13/2026

Saying, “I’m just a girl” then proceeding to hit every clay pigeon and bullseye on the range. 💅

Happy 166th birthday to the trailblazer who advocated for women safe-handling fi****ms and viewed marksmanship as essential tools of female self-reliance — Ms. Annie Oakley.

Today, women are making their mark and have exceled in the world of hunting and shooting sports. Embracing every opportunity, they continue to inspire the next generation by staying true to their roots and raising the bar with every shot.

Did you know hunters and recreational shooters help fund public shooting ranges across Pennsylvania? Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month at one of the Game Commission's 85 ranges on 42 state game lands. A current PA hunting/furtaker license or annual shooting range permit is required.

Find a range near you now: https://bit.ly/PGCRanges

Ladies, continue to have the feminine urge to send another round downrange. 🎯

The whispers in the stand, the gentle encouragement, the high-fives, and “You got it, buddy.” Nothing beats it. No mat...
08/12/2026

The whispers in the stand, the gentle encouragement, the high-fives, and “You got it, buddy.” Nothing beats it.

No matter if it’s the first time in the woods or the fiftieth, taking a kid hunting is meaningful from start to end.

This season offers even more opportunities to take a kid hunting throughout the fall and spring. With expanded Sunday hunting PLUS new mentored youth regulations, it’s easier than ever to help them experience the same thing that drew you in with your first hunting adventure.

Check out each picture for additional details on youth hunting opportunities and see how they vary depending on age.

Hunters, this is your reminder that TODAY marks the start of the third round of resident and nonresident antlerless lice...
08/10/2026

Hunters, this is your reminder that TODAY marks the start of the third round of resident and nonresident antlerless license sales AND the start of DMAP permit sales.

Beginning at 8 a.m., hunters can purchase remaining antlerless licenses in any WMU on a first come, first served basis, in person and online.

Hunters can also purchase DMAP permits, which are also available on a first come, first served basis.

Please keep in mind, hunters are responsible for having their DMAP unit number or landowner coupon in order to purchase permits. DMAP permits are available to residents ($10.97) and nonresidents ($35.97).

For additional information on DMAP permits, visit: https://bit.ly/DMAPpermit.

We’ve been buzzing with talent and enthusiasm thanks to our student interns, whose hard work and passion have made this ...
08/07/2026

We’ve been buzzing with talent and enthusiasm thanks to our student interns, whose hard work and passion have made this season truly a special one!

As summer is coming to a close, we’re celebrating the busy bees who have the eagerness to learn. Thank you to all our interns for helping contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in Penn’s Woods.

Wherever your (dirt) path takes you, we wish you continued growth, endless curiosity, and lasting passion as you help shape the future of wildlife conservation.

PGC proud!

08/05/2026

On this very special episode of Call of the Outdoors podcast, we're taking the show quite literally in the field, setting up shop in a southeastern PA wildflower field on State Game Lands (SGL) 280, better known as Blue Marsh! 🌷

Blue Marsh isn’t just a haven for hunters — its iconic wildflower fields provide diverse habitat for an abundance of wildlife.

Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor Mark Weiss and Land Management Group Supervisor Kevin Clouser join host Matt Morrett to discuss how management plans steer habitat strategies for each SGL, good hunting conditions are prioritized, and all species benefit from diversity.

Watch or listen to Episode 73- Blue Marsh: A Model for Habitat Diversity wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4wG5hjt 🎧

You always hear people talk about the “thrill of the hunt,” but what if you were never given the opportunity to experien...
08/03/2026

You always hear people talk about the “thrill of the hunt,” but what if you were never given the opportunity to experience that?

Maybe no friends or family ever shared the experience, or you lived in an area that didn’t really accommodate hunting, or maybe you just never really thought it was for you… until now.

Whatever the reason, the Game Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is offering Pennsylvanians the opportunity to experience that thrill for the first time through our mentored hunting programs.

The mentored hunting programs are designed to give new hunters, ages 12 and up, with little to no hunting experience, the opportunity to participate in managed deer hunts while accompanied by an experienced hunter.

New hunters will be provided with all necessary equipment and matched with a mentor for the hunts. Each hunt requires a mandatory orientation day to become familiar with the process. Minors must have a parent or guardian present for all orientation and hunt days.

Hunts are available at four locations this fall including John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Benjamin Rush State Park, both in Philadelphia, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Stroudsburg, and Marsh Creek State Park in Downingtown.

Full lists of dates, types of opportunities, and how to apply can be found at: https://bit.ly/StartHuntingPA.

Take a step to try something new this fall and experience that thrill with us.

08/01/2026

If you switched to “fall mode” on July 5, we’re with you.

But we aren’t talking pumpkin spice, ghosts, and leaf peeping. We’re talking bugling, bulls, and FULL RUT ACTION!

That’s right — the Pennsylvania Elk Cam is BACK, and it’s now LIVE! Catch all the action now through mid-October with our partner HDOnTap.

From bugles to bears, clucking to coyotes, the Pennsylvania Elk Cam is full of wildlife, both day and night! This livestream camera is placed in the heart of Pennsylvania’s elk country, so you won’t miss a minute of action.

And here’s your HOT TIP — wildlife will be most active at early morning or dusk, so they are the best times to tune in!

Tune in day or night at: https://bit.ly/PAElkCam.

Regulated hunting can be one of the most useful tools in natural resource conservation, and as a hunter, YOU are one of ...
07/30/2026

Regulated hunting can be one of the most useful tools in natural resource conservation, and as a hunter, YOU are one of conservation’s biggest assets.

The Game Commission’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) was created to allow hunters to help landowners, both public and private, with conservation and land management through deer harvest.

A DMAP permit is a form of an additional antlerless license designed to allow landowners to manage deer to meet their land-use goals. DMAP permits can be issued for public or private grounds, including state parks and state and national forests.

Hunters can obtain up to two or four DMAP permits per unit, depending on the type of permit. If a qualified landowner provides coupons for hunters, a hunter can purchase up to four permits. Otherwise, the hunter can purchase up to two permits per unit.

Hunters are REQUIRED to report regardless of harvest success and are responsible for acquiring landowner information.

Looking for contact info for enrolled public and some private lands, FAQs, or maps of eligible DMAP permits? Visit: https://bit.ly/DMAPpermit.

DMAP permits will be available for purchase along with the third round of antlerless licenses, starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Turn your outdoor inventory into opportunity and become a vendor at the PGC Outdoor Gear Exchange! Clean out your garag...
07/29/2026

Turn your outdoor inventory into opportunity and become a vendor at the PGC Outdoor Gear Exchange!

Clean out your garage or shed and mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at PGC Headquarters in Harrisburg.

FREE vendor spots are limited so APPLY TODAY! (Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted.)

We welcome hunting, trapping, fishing, archery, camping, hiking, cooking, and backpacking gear as well as other well-loved outdoor pieces with character, craftsmanship, and charm!

Please note that fi****ms (including muzzleloaders and flintlocks), ammunition, antlers, skulls, and taxidermy are not permitted at this event. All vendors must remain in their assigned spaces and present themselves professionally.

To register as a vendor, please visit: https://bit.ly/PGCGearExchange

Connect with the next generation of Pennsylvania's outdoorsmen and let your gear find its next adventure!

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