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PA Game Commission Offers Free Seedlings, Landscaping book

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HARRISBURG – Landowners seeking to plant trees beneficial to wildlife are encouraged to order seedlings being offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery, which is accepting orders until April 27.
Order forms and information are available on the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on the “General Store” in the menu bar under the [...]


Pennsylvania Coyote Hunting

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HARRISBURG – Interested in finding something new and different to try this winter? Coyote hunting may be just what you’re looking for, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Coyotes are now found in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania.
“Calling a coyote into shotgun range is one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in [...]


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PA Sportsmen and Hunting Clubs Urged to Participate in State Pheasant Chick and Egg Program

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HARRISBURG — Sportsmen’s organizations with approved propagation facilities can augment local ring-necked pheasant stockings and increase localized recreational hunting opportunities by raising day‑old pheasant chicks supplied free-of-charge by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Applications to participate can be downloaded from the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), by clicking on “Self Help,” then “Forms & Programs” and then [...]


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PA Game Commision Urges Outdoorsmen to Participate in Christmas bird Count

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are urging wildlife enthusiasts to join the tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the United States in the Audubon Society’s 110th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), which will take place Dec. 14, through Jan. 5.
“Bird enthusiasts, armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists, will head out on an annual mission – [...]


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PA Deer Season Begins Nov. 30th

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HARRISBURG – The state’s biggest draw for hunters is set to begin the Monday after Thanksgiving, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe, when the two-week firearms deer season opens.

“Fluorescent orange and camouflage clothing soon will be in fashion across the Commonwealth, and cars parked on the shoulders of [...]