Pennsylvania's Wildlife Agency I Managing and protecting wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.
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Mark your calendars for Sat. August 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at our Harrisburg headquarters for our annual Outdoor Gear Exchange!
Come buy or sell gently used outdoor gear, including hunting, trapping, fishing, camping gear, and more!
Register to be a vendor: bit.ly/PGCGearExchange
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Turkey research is WAY more than tracking turkeys to monitor their survival. As part of our multi-year research project, we needed to learn more about what can influence nesting success. Check out our latest video leading up to our final project debut: bit.ly/43lda0Q.
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What’s ahead for PA hunters in the 2026-27 license year? Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, Celebrating the Hunt All Year Long: 2026-27 Seasons & License Sales for all the details and updates!
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The first day to purchase your 2026-27 Pennsylvania hunting and trapping licenses AND resident antlerless licenses for ALL WMUs is Monday, June 22.
Find antlerless round dates and other FAQs at: bit.ly/Antlerless.
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You may be tempted to approach, touch, or move newborn fawns. But if you find a fawn by itself, most likely, it's NOT abandoned. Appreciate it from a distance, do not attempt to feed or touch it, and keep pets away. If you suspect sick or injured wildlife, call 1-833-PGC-WILD.
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Across Pennsylvania’s state game lands cemeteries, habitat crews work to ensure these sacred places are cared for ahead of Memorial Day. Their efforts honor the fallen and preserve their memories for generations to come.
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Take a step back in history to Latham’s Acre with retired Land Manager John Dzemyan with “Latham’s Acre: Native Species Thrive Inside Deer Exclosure” on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/LathamsAcre.
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In honor of the piping plover’s tenth breeding season in PA, we’re celebrating with the Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest!
This event is being held on July 18 and 19, 2026, at Presque Isle State Park in Erie.
Learn more at: bit.ly/PPPFest
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BONUS points and BONUS episode.
Tune into our latest episode Luck of the Draw: Elk Application & Hunting Updates at call-of-the-outdoors.castos.… or wherever you get your podcasts.
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In honor of National Police Week, we take time to recognize and honor those who serve and protect — not only in our communities, but also in our wild places.
Thank you for your courage, your service, and your unwavering commitment to conservation.
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Tag it. Report it. Your harvest COUNTS!
With spring gobbler season underway, successful hunters are reminded to report their turkey harvest within 10 days online, by phone, or by mail.
Thank you for being a PA turkey hunter! Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.
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Celebrate the magic of spring migration at Middle Creek on World Migratory Bird Day!
This family-friendly event held on Saturday, May 9 highlights the incredible journeys birds make across the globe. To learn more about this exciting event, visit: bit.ly/4dW9t8h.
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Pennsylvania Game Commission retweeted
Egg-citing update: 🐣Our newest residents to the Rachel Carson building have arrived. They're arriving so fast we can't keep up.
Our first hatch of the 2026 season arrived today at 11:20 AM and our second hatch arrived around 1:00 PM. And a third hatch is possible, too!
The brand new eyases appear to be in good condition and began to snuggle up against unhatched siblings in the shelter of Mom's warmth.
Keep an eye out to see who else enters the chat! bit.ly/DEP-FalconCams
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@DCNRnews @PAGameComm @FalconChatter
ALT Mother falcon warming her eggs and new babies in their nest.
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The 2026 Shooting Range Improvement Program (SRIP) applications are DUE next Friday, May 8. The program provides grants to sportsmen’s clubs to fund projects that will positively impact PA hunters and recreational shooters. Apply now! bit.ly/4arrDfY
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Less paperwork. More opportunity. A real shot at Pennsylvania elk.
2026-27 PA elk license applications go on sale this Friday, May 1, with a deadline of July 12 at 11:59 p.m. Find details like the new hunt zones, how to apply and more, at: bit.ly/HuntElkPA.
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Each year, more than 14,000 new hunters and trappers are certified. From young to young at heart, they are the future of our heritage, but who helps get them there?
Learn more about becoming a certified Hunter-Trapper Education instructor at: bit.ly/4eg45Nd.
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In less than two weeks, many Pennsylvania hunters will head afield in pursuit of longbeards. Review these turkey hunting safety tips in preparation: bit.ly/41o7RMX
Good luck, stay safe, and thank you for being a Pennsylvania turkey hunter! 🦃
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The 2026-27 Pennsylvania hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits are now finalized, which means the new license year is right around the corner! View the proposed seasons here: bit.ly/4sr3tYN.
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Wondering when the Game Commission is planning a prescribed fire on state game lands? Check out our online map for upcoming prescribed fires and planned areas at: bit.ly/3Qc59rp.
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The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2026 this Fri. Apr. 10 and Sat. Apr. 11, at the agency’s headquarters in Harrisburg. For details and agenda, visit: bit.ly/47Ei7V2.
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