Pennsylvania Game Commission

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an in-school program introducing students to the sport of archery. The PA State Tournament is March 20. Good luck to all participating student archers! Start NASP at your school today: bit.ly/3OPXWg7

The Game Commission’s wild turkey sighting survey closes this Sunday, March 15. Submit your flock sightings now as a part of our ongoing efforts to monitor and sustain wild turkey populations. bit.ly/4ruzXl1 Thank you for supporting PA’s wild turkey conservation!

Tune in for our PGC Live for the proposed waterfowl seasons and bag limits this Wednesday, March 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. on our YouTube channel. A Q&A will follow the live presentation. Watch at: @PAGameCommissionHDQTRS/streams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@PAGameCommiss…

Prescribed fire is a HOT topic in PA, and we’ve got an all-new episode of the Call of the Outdoors podcast, with some special guests from our fire programs to talk all about it! Listen now to “Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat” 🔗 @PAGameCommissionHDQTRS/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@PAGameCommiss…

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -The Lorax With spring right around the corner, learn how you can better improve habitat for wildlife. bit.ly/4kVZr8m

Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into an unforgettable career protecting Pennsylvania’s wildlife? @PAGameComm is accepting applications for the 38th cadet class. APPLY before Feb. 28 at bit.ly/4c9FBo5.

The 2026 Shooting Range Improvement Program application is open NOW through May 8. The program provides grants to sportsmen clubs to fund projects that will positively impact PA hunters and recreational shooters. Apply today! bit.ly/4arrDfY

@phillychick02 @PAGovOffice @EPA @USDA @BucksCountyGovt @phillychick02 Please call 1-833-PGC-WILD to report sightings like this.

@PAGameComm About 20 dead Canada Geese at Lake Galena in Bucks County near the dam breast this morning. Seems each day there are more. @PAGovOffice @EPA @USDA @BucksCountyGovt

The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s 2024-25 Annual Report is now available. Visit bit.ly/3ZII8xW to view the report.

Explore what’s happening at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in 2026. View upcoming events, programs, and seasonal highlights. Plan your trip and explore Middle Creek today: bit.ly/4rGHQUf

Middle Creek Visitors Center in Lancaster, PA, is officially OPEN for the 2026 season, and the most popular time to visit is during the snow goose migration. Want to join in on the migration excitement from home? Tune in to the HDonTap livestream now! bit.ly/4rhFMSy

The Great American Outdoor Show runs through Sunday, Feb. 15. You can find the Game Commission booth #6705 in the Hunting Outfitter Hall and the PA NASP booth #1144 in the Archery Hall, along with additional PGC workshops/events throughout the week. We'll see you there!

Skip the soaps, we’ve got some real-life drama. Together with @HDONTap you can catch all the wildlife drama. No commercials or reruns, just live and unscripted. 🔗 bit.ly/4rhFMSy

Well, Pennsylvania, it’s Groundhog Day again. Are you pleased with the ol’ prognosticator's prediction?

With great pride, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announces the graduation of the 37th Class of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation. You can watch the LIVE graduation ceremony Saturday, January 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. streaming at @PAGameCommissionHDQTRS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@PAGameCommiss….

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2026 this Fri. Jan. 23 and Sat. Jan. 24, at the agency’s headquarters in Harrisburg. For details and agenda, visit: bit.ly/4qie1cl.

If you spot wild turkeys this winter, report your flock sighting NOW through March 15, using the Game Commission’s wild turkey sighting survey. Click the link to submit your sightings bit.ly/4qBek1I Thank you for supporting Pennsylvania’s wild turkey conservation!

The application period for the 38th state game warden cadet class is open TODAY through Feb. 28, 2026. Step into a career in wildlife conservation and apply today! bit.ly/3Z7mYck

Is it a wall-hanger or a record book legend? Find out at the Penn’s Woods Whitetail Classic scoring event at the Great American Outdoor Show next month. For more details and to register, visit: bit.ly/ScoringEvent

May your holidays be merry, bright, and full of love, laughter, and a little bit of nature. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Pennsylvania Game Commission.