Pennsylvania Game Commission

Pennsylvania Wildlife Education: Courses & Resources

Enhance your knowledge of Pennyslvania wildlife and outdoors through education courses and resources. Whether you’re engaged in hunting, trapping, birding or seeking educational materials as a teacher, we have what you need to deepen your understanding.

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Experience the award-winning wildlife education program that promotes awareness, appreciation and stewardship of the state’s wildlife resources.

Hunter-Trapper Education

In Pennsylvania you may take hunter education in online or classroom formats. Find the class that’s right for you.

 

National Archery in the Schools Program

The National Archery in the Schools Program is a joint venture that partners with state education and wildlife management agencies to promote student education and participation in the lifelong sport of archery. The program's focus is to provide international-style archery training in school classes in grades 4 through 12.

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Pennsylvania Field Days

Field Days introduce participants to outdoor sports such as archery, trapping, and hunting through closely supervised hands-on activities. An adult must accompany all youth participants and can accompany more than one youth. Please ensure that your child meets the age requirements of the specific event that you are registering for as each event is different.

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Learn to Hunt Program

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Learn to Hunt Program is designed to help individuals of all ages become successful hunters. Through these webinars, participants will learn about game behavior, habitat preferences, choosing or using equipment, preparing game meat for the table and much more! 

  • Past Learn to Hunt webinars, currently available, include pheasants, squirrel, spring turkey, and deer.  
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Middle Creeks hosts an interactive visitor center, seasonal wildlife driving tour, and over twenty miles of hiking trails. Other opportunities are endless for the outdoor enthusiast such as wildlife viewing, special hunts, and other forms of outdoor recreation.