Pennsylvania Game Commission

Celebrate the magic of spring migration at Middle Creek on World Migratory Bird Day! This family-friendly event held on Saturday, May 9 highlights the incredible journeys birds make across the globe. To learn more about this exciting event, visit: bit.ly/4dW9t8h.

Egg-citing update: 🐣Our newest residents to the Rachel Carson building have arrived. They're arriving so fast we can't keep up. Our first hatch of the 2026 season arrived today at 11:20 AM and our second hatch arrived around 1:00 PM. And a third hatch is possible, too! The brand new eyases appear to be in good condition and began to snuggle up against unhatched siblings in the shelter of Mom's warmth. Keep an eye out to see who else enters the chat! bit.ly/DEP-FalconCams ... @DCNRnews @PAGameComm @FalconChatter

The 2026 Shooting Range Improvement Program (SRIP) applications are DUE next Friday, May 8. The program provides grants to sportsmen’s clubs to fund projects that will positively impact PA hunters and recreational shooters. Apply now! bit.ly/4arrDfY

Less paperwork. More opportunity. A real shot at Pennsylvania elk. 2026-27 PA elk license applications go on sale this Friday, May 1, with a deadline of July 12 at 11:59 p.m. Find details like the new hunt zones, how to apply and more, at: bit.ly/HuntElkPA.

Each year, more than 14,000 new hunters and trappers are certified. From young to young at heart, they are the future of our heritage, but who helps get them there? Learn more about becoming a certified Hunter-Trapper Education instructor at: bit.ly/4eg45Nd.

In less than two weeks, many Pennsylvania hunters will head afield in pursuit of longbeards. Review these turkey hunting safety tips in preparation: bit.ly/41o7RMX Good luck, stay safe, and thank you for being a Pennsylvania turkey hunter! 🦃

The 2026-27 Pennsylvania hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits are now finalized, which means the new license year is right around the corner! View the proposed seasons here: bit.ly/4sr3tYN.

Wondering when the Game Commission is planning a prescribed fire on state game lands? Check out our online map for upcoming prescribed fires and planned areas at: bit.ly/3Qc59rp.

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2026 this Fri. Apr. 10 and Sat. Apr. 11, at the agency’s headquarters in Harrisburg. For details and agenda, visit: bit.ly/47Ei7V2.

NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️ 🦃 Listen now to Speaking Spring Gobbler: Turkey Man’s Calling Tips wherever you find your favorite podcasts. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel at bit.ly/416SvMS.

Together with conservation partners, the @PAGameComm has been conducting the largest wild turkey study ever in PA to better understand turkey populations and improve management practices. Check out the first of several videos highlighting this project: bit.ly/41mD03c

Spring is officially here! Springtime brings newborn wildlife. If you spot young wildlife, don’t disturb them. Do your part by letting wildlife them find their own food and always viewing them from a safe distance. bit.ly/4d0VddG

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.