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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

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    We Conserve and Protect Pennsylvania's Wildlife

    Our mission is to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.

    STATE GAME LANDS

    Explore and learn about Pennsylvania's great hunting opportunities.

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    DISCOVER PA WILDLIFE

    Learn more about Pennsylvania's amazing wildlife.

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    SEASONS & BAG LIMITS

    Seasons and Bag limits are set by the Game Commission to conserve and manage wildlife

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    Hunting and Trapping Digest

    Read the Hunting & Trapping Digest for detailed information on regulations, seasons, and guidelines.

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    Pheasant Hunting Opportunities

    View opportunities that are available for hunting pheasants in PA.

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    Strategic Plan and Reports

    View the Strategic Plan and Reports for insight on goals, achievements and future initiatives.

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    Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies

    Call of the Outdoors

    It’s about that time when white gold starts dropping in Penn’s Woods! 

    Forester Chris Sabol and Recruiting Outreach Specialist Tyler Strohecker join host Matt Morrett to share their tips for finding dozens of antlers across Pennsylvania public land and how shed hunting helps them harvest bucks each fall.

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