When the charges were dropped against a Pennsylvania man for using a drone to locate deer, the legal system may have closed the case — but for hunters, it opened a big debate. The man, who was originally charged by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) for allegedly using a drone to hunt, walked away free …
Pennsylvania hunters may soon have more opportunities to hit the woods as lawmakers push to repeal the state’s long-standing ban on Sunday hunting. Senate Bill 67, reintroduced this week by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), seeks to eliminate the restriction and give the Pennsylvania Game Commission full authority over hunting seasons, including Sundays. If passed, the …
Spring Gobbler Season in Pennsylvania: Everything You Need to Know for 2025 As winter fades and the Pennsylvania woods begin to come alive, hunters across the state eagerly prepare for one of the most anticipated seasons of the year-spring gobbler season. This is more than just a hunt; it’s a time-honored tradition that has been …
Pennsylvania hunters are in for some good news—2,000 acres of new public hunting land will soon be available across the state. Thanks to a combination of land donations and purchases, these additions will expand access to prime hunting grounds, improve habitat for game species, and open up fresh territory for sportsmen and women. Expanding Hunting …
Few topics in Pennsylvania’s hunting community spark more debate than when the firearms deer season should start. Since the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) made the switch in 2019, opening day has fallen on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, breaking with the long-standing tradition of a Monday start. The reasoning behind the change? The PGC argues that …
This past January, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) shared details about possible adjustments to the state’s elk hunting regulations, aiming to refine the application and tag distribution process. For those with their sights set on a Pennsylvania bull elk, whether it’s your first time applying or you’ve already drawn a tag, some notable tweaks to …