![]() Be careful not to shoot your dog or hunting buddy.Īs far as a firearm goes I would suggest a 410 shotgun. I've only done it when there's snow on the ground so at least you can see tracks. I have found that areas near water with tall grass or downed trees will sometimes hold a rabbit. If you don't have a dog (like me) you can use your hunting buddy to thrash through the brush. People who are good at rabbit hunting typically use dogs (preferably beagles) to flush them out. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Happy Thoughts e-newsletter so you never miss an update.I have and it's a lot harder than it looks. More than one million acres across the state are enrolled in this hunter access program.įollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for more outdoor inspiration across the commonwealth. ![]() Locate the property on the map, print it, and then visit the landowner to get permission to hunt. These are privately owned areas under agreement to allow hunting. To help you find these properties, the Pennsylvania Game Commission maintains a private land hunter access program. Many landowners will permit hunting on private lands, but you’ll need to get their permission first. While public hunting areas exist across most of the state, the northern tier offers the greatest amount of public land, including vast wilderness areas. ![]() These lands include State Game Lands, State Forests and Parks, the Allegheny National Forest, and other public properties. We have 4.5 million acres of public land coupled with unique hunting opportunities on private lands, too. There’s no shortage of places to hunt in Pennsylvania. No matter what your game, Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of hunting opportunities! Before embarking on your next hunt, we encourage travelers to review the Pennsylvania Game Commissions updated COVID-19 policies. If grouse is your specialty, look for early-growth forests across the northern tier for your best hunts. Farmland thickets across the lower half of the state are some of the best places for rabbit hunters. Turkeys are found across the state with the exception of the deep southeast region. Squirrels are abundant in virtually every oak and hickory woodlot. And, if you are one of the lucky ones to have your number drawn, there is a lottery for the number of licenses given out for world-class elk hunting. ![]() The best opportunities are across the state’s northern tier and the Pocono Mountains region. Thinking about a bear hunt? PA grows some of the world’s largest black bears. Seasons include bow, gun, and muzzleloader and both remote wilderness and agricultural areas offer the chance for a real trophy. Pennsylvania’s hunting season begin in late September or early October and continues until mid-January with hunters harvesting more than 300,000 animals. ![]() Add to that a variety of small game and you’ve got a real mixed bag of hunting opportunities from which to choose. A great habitat begets amazing game birds and animals – and Pennsylvania has both. White-tailed deer, black bear, and wild turkey are our most popular big game and for good reason. Therefore, it’s not a coincidence that we’re one of the top hunting states in the nation. With millions of acres of public and private lands for hunters and trappers to pursue their pastimes, Pennsylvania is a hunter’s paradise. ![]()
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