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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania hunters achieved a significant milestone during the 2024-25 hunting seasons, harvesting an estimated 476,880 deer statewide, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. This rise …
Pennsylvania Hunters Hit Record High with 11% Boost in 2024-25 Deer Harvest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, March 18, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith presented the agency’s 2023-24 Annual Report to the House Game and Fisheries Committee, outlining a year …
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Legacy: Game Commission Unveils Breakthroughs in Conservation and Urgent Actions for the Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — An adult male deer in Packer Township, Carbon County, has recently tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), marking the first confirmed case of the disease in …
Deadly Wildlife Disease Hits Carbon County for the First Time—Urgent Warning Issued to Residents Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Department of Agriculture have confirmed the first cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Luzerne County, marking the spread of this …
Deadly Disease Hits Pennsylvania Deer—What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Protect Wildlife Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As autumn progresses, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is alerting motorists to heightened deer activity, a natural occurrence during the fall breeding season known as the “rut.” This …
Stay Safe: What Every Pennsylvania Driver Needs to Know About Fall’s Deer Danger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the vibrant colors of fall sweep through Pennsylvania, over 350,000 bowhunters prepare to take to the woods, marking the start of the state’s highly anticipated archery …
Discover Your Wild Side: Join Over 350,000 Pennsylvanians in This Year’s Thrilling Archery Season! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hunters in Pennsylvania can look forward to more opportunities this fall with the expansion of the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) across state game lands. The program, which …
Exciting Expansion of Deer Management Program in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The war on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania escalates as the State Game Commission has announced a wider scope for several Disease Management Areas (DMAs). This …
Expanded Management Areas Unveiled in Pennsylvania’s Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The deadly Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) found in the state’s deer population is causing alarm among Pennsylvania residents, marking the end of the busiest time for disease …
Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania Deer: The Rising Threat and Implications Read More