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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

    Learn to Hunt Program

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Learn to Hunt Program is designed to help individuals of all ages become successful hunters. Past Learn to Hunt webinars currently available include pheasants, squirrel, spring turkey, deer, waterfowl, and dove.

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    Learn to Hunt Program

    This fall the Game Commission will be offering three different online programs to help get you started squirrel, pheasant, or archery deer hunting. Each program is approximately 45 minutes in length and concludes with question and answer session. Each program is recorded and will be sent to registrants via email afterwards. *Registration, see below, is required to participate live.

    Upcoming Webinars:

    • ​We have no new learn to hunt webinars planned at this time. Check back here at a later date.

    Past Webinars:

    LEARN TO HUNT: INTRO TO DOVE

    Join agency staff Curtis Noll, Andrew Ward, Courtney LaCivita, and Evan Mock as they share their knowledge and expertise on dove hunting.

    LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL - Part 3: Snow Geese

    Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission for part three of our learn to hunt waterfowl series. From finding a place to hunt to using the right gear, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will teach you the basics of snow goose hunting. 

    LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 2: Ducks

    Are you interested in hunting ducks this fall?
    This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get stared hunting ducks! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, decoy set-ups, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.

    LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 1: Canada Geese

    Want to hunt waterfowl but don't know where to start?
    This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get started hunting Canada geese this fall! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, equipment, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.

    LEARN TO HUNT: DEER WITH FIREARMS

    Want to get started hunting? Deer rifle season is a great place to start! Join us online for an hour-long presentation covering licensing, rifle and ammunition selection, antler restrictions, hunting gear, and more! The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session to get you all the information you need before going afield this fall. 

    LEARN TO HUNT: PHEASANTS

    Want to chase some roosters? This 2-hour webinar will cover the basics of pheasant hunting in Pennsylvania. Participants will learn where to, equipment needed to, and tactics to safely hunt pheasants in Pennsylvania.

    LEARN TO HUNT: ARCHERY DEER

    This two-part webinar will help new bow hunters develop the skills necessary to be successful this fall, with information on deer behavior, selecting a stand, shot placement, preparing for the hunt, and much more.

    LEARN TO HUNT: SQUIRRELS

    New to hunting? Hunting small game, like squirrels, is a great way to learn hunting tactics and develop skills. This Learn to Hunt program will teach you everything you need to know to hunt squirrels in Pennsylvania this fall.

    GETTING STARTED - Join us online for an overview of the gear you'll need to hunt spring gobblers. We'll cover shotgun, ammunition, calls, and camouflage.

    TURKEY BIOLOGY - Join us online to learn the basics of turkey biology and tips on scouting and locating turkeys. This presentation will give you the information you need to prepare for the season ahead.

    HUNTING TIPS & TACTICS - Listen to champion turkey caller and marketing bureau director, Matt Morrett, to learn hunting tips and tactics to help you harvest a gobbler this spring! Listen here: (Learn to Hunt Turkey Tips and Tactics). https://bit.ly/LTHSnowGeese