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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

    Explore Pennsylvania Wildlife

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission manages more than 480 species of wild birds and mammals.

    Discover Pennsylvania Wildlife

    Pennsylvania has no shortage of wildlife. Explore our state’s endangered, native, non-native and game species, and the places they call ‘home.’

     

    Discover PA Wildlife

    Wildlife Viewing

    Observing wildlife in their natural habitat can be a fun, exciting, and educational experience. Pennsylvania is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities in the Eastern United States. 

    Wildlife Viewing in PA

    Wildlife Health Program

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission has made it easier than ever for the public to continue playing a critical role in wildlife health surveillance.

    Explore Wildlife Diseases
    Report Wildlife Health Issues

    Wildlife Action Plan

    Pennsylvania's natural resources are the foundation of our state's beauty and cultural heritage, and the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan provides the framework to secure these resources for future generations.

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    Nuisance Wildlife

    Learn how to live with wildlife.

    Living With Wildlife
    Request Help With Nuisance Wildlife

    Wildlife Surveys

    Discover our opportunities and programs that help improve fish and wildlife habitats across the state.

    See Available Surveys
    Bear

    Important Mammal Areas

    While selection as an Important Mammal Area does not provide legal protection, it focuses public awareness on mammals and provides landowners and governmental agencies with information to compliment land management and land use decisions to better protect mammals and their habitat. 

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    Elk

    Wildlife Management Units

    Wildlife Management Units are used to manage all game, except elk, waterfowl, and other migratory game birds.

    Find a WMU

    6 Things You Can Do For Wildlife

    Discover our opportunities and programs that help improve fish and wildlife habitats across the state.

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