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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Pennsylvania Proposed 2010-2011 Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits

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PROPOSED 2010-11 HUNTING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, and mentored youth – Oct. 9-15 (6 daily, 12 in possession limit after first day).
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Oct. 16-Nov. 27; Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27-Feb. [...]


PA Turkey Hunting Season Opens Oct.3

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is expecting hunters to encounter a sizeable wild turkey population when they head afield for the opening day of wild turkey season on Oct. 31. And, because of the abundant acorn crop this year, finding birds this fall may be more difficult than it was last year.
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PA Game Commission Posts Online Field Forecasts

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Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs), Land Management Group Supervisors (LMGSs) and foresters spend a considerable amount of time gathering information about wildlife population trends in their districts. With the hunting and trapping seasons just around the corner, the Game Commission now is sharing that information – through its website [...]


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PA Approves Higher Poaching Fines

HARRISBURG – The Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to a regulatory change that establishes replacement costs that may be assessed on those convicted of illegally killing certain wildlife in Pennsylvania.

Under the new regulation, a judge will be able to assess anyone convicted of illegally killing the following wildlife a replacement [...]