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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania conservation officials will conduct the first mentored deer archery hunt at Marsh Creek State Park on January 15 and 16, 2027, introducing a wildlife management program …
Marsh Creek State Park Sets First Mentored Deer Hunt for January Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will distribute approximately $12 million in competitive funding to support state, tribal and research efforts aimed at slowing the spread …
USDA Adds $12 Million to Fight Rising CWD Threat Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A possible shake-up to Pennsylvania’s most anticipated hunting tradition is on the table as the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners prepares to debate opening day for the …
Pennsylvania Weighs Shaking Up Deer Season as Hunters Brace for Change Read More
When stopping for deer feels as common as stopping for red lights, you know Chester County has a big problem. Deer put our roads, our health, and our environment at risk.
When Deer Outnumber Caution Signs: Chester County’s Growing Crisis Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has officially approved the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons, implementing a series of updates aimed at refining wildlife management, improving hunter …
Pennsylvania Game Commission Finalizes 2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Seasons Read More
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gardeners struggling with deer damage can turn to deer-resistant summer-flowering bulbs to protect their landscapes while supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Deer-Resistant Summer Bulbs Provide Relief for Gardeners Read More