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    Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania

    August 26, 2025: For the 2025-26 season, Sunday hunting in state parks will be limited to three dates: November 16, 23, and 30. State forests will continue to permit hunting on all Sundays approved by the 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.

    SEASONS & BAG LIMITS

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

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    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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    Hunting and Trapping Digest

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

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    Deer Management Assistance Program

    DMAP provides an additional means for landowners to manage deer to meet their land-use goals. It also provides additional opportunities to the hunters who participate in the program.

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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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    Episode 61: Firing for the Future: Conservation Starts at the Range

    Call of the Outdoors

    Conservation funding is going off with a bang! Shooting Sports Division Chief Todd Holmes and Range Management Coordinator Luke Johnson join host Matt Morrett to discuss the value of the Pittman-Robertson Act to conservation, successful shooting range improvement projects, the new features drawing people to shooting sports, and the goals the Game Commission is aiming for in the near future.

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