![]() ![]() We have 4.5 million acres of public land coupled with unique hunting opportunities on private lands, too. There’s no shortage of places to hunt in Pennsylvania. No matter what your game, Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of hunting opportunities! Before embarking on your next hunt, we encourage travelers to review the Pennsylvania Game Commissions updated COVID-19 policies. If grouse is your specialty, look for early-growth forests across the northern tier for your best hunts. Farmland thickets across the lower half of the state are some of the best places for rabbit hunters. Turkeys are found across the state with the exception of the deep southeast region. Squirrels are abundant in virtually every oak and hickory woodlot. And, if you are one of the lucky ones to have your number drawn, there is a lottery for the number of licenses given out for world-class elk hunting. ![]() The best opportunities are across the state’s northern tier and the Pocono Mountains region. Thinking about a bear hunt? PA grows some of the world’s largest black bears. Seasons include bow, gun, and muzzleloader and both remote wilderness and agricultural areas offer the chance for a real trophy. Pennsylvania’s hunting season begin in late September or early October and continues until mid-January with hunters harvesting more than 300,000 animals. Add to that a variety of small game and you’ve got a real mixed bag of hunting opportunities from which to choose. A great habitat begets amazing game birds and animals – and Pennsylvania has both. White-tailed deer, black bear, and wild turkey are our most popular big game and for good reason. ![]() Therefore, it’s not a coincidence that we’re one of the top hunting states in the nation. With millions of acres of public and private lands for hunters and trappers to pursue their pastimes, Pennsylvania is a hunter’s paradise. ![]()
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