Pennsylvania
Massive hunting tradition, over 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands, trophy black bear, and ruffed grouse.
Pennsylvania Regulatory Agency
Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC)
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) manages wild birds and wild mammals across Pennsylvania's 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands.
Pennsylvania possesses a rich hunting culture, famous for post-Thanksgiving rifle deer season, black bear hunting, wild turkey, and ruffed grouse.
policyMission
To manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses, antlerless deer permits, and elk draw tags
- Manages over 1.5 million acres of state-owned State Game Lands (SGLs)
- Establishes annual deer, bear, turkey, and small game hunting seasons and bag limits
- Executes forest habitat management, CWD monitoring, and wildlife research
- Enforces state game laws through Game Commission Officers
starCore Values
- Keystone Tradition: Honoring Pennsylvania's deep hunting and deer camp culture.
- Game Land Access: Managing 1.5M acres dedicated exclusively to wildlife and hunting.
- Resource Protection: Sustaining healthy wildlife herds through scientific management.