Starting this Thurs., Oct. 22 to Sun., Oct. 25, 2026, special firearms season is open to all JR and SR license holders, mentored license holders, active-duty military, and those with a permit to use a vehicle as a blind. Must possess antlerless deer license to participate.

Pennsylvania deer hunters, on this episode of Call of the Outdoors, we’re sharing insights behind managing deer throughout the Keystone State. Watch or listen to Ep. # 75- “Pennsylvania Deer Hunters: A Driving Conservation Force” now! bit.ly/4rREWgF 🎧

Tag it. Report it. Your harvest COUNTS! Hunters are reminded to report their harvest within 10 days online, by phone, or my mail. bit.ly/4hNcic9 Reporting your harvest provides PGC biologists with information for future tag allocations. Thanks for being a PA hunter!

PA black bears are putting on the pounds for winter. And no, they don’t need your leftovers. Human food attractants can be very tempting as the days get colder and shorter, making it that much more important to stay BearWise. Learn more tips at: bit.ly/3QGC9p0

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its fourth meeting of 2026 tomorrow, Friday, Sep. 25 at the agency’s HQ, located at 2001 Elmerton Ave. in Harrisburg. The board’s agenda: bit.ly/4xz5VyO Watch Friday's meeting LIVE on our YouTube channel.

Have you heard about the changes this year? New regulations require anyone not hunting, trapping, or fishing on state game lands to wear fluorescent orange from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31. More info at: bit.ly/PGCDigest

Hundreds of Pennsylvania hunters have been seriously injured in tree stand-related accidents. Before climbing in your stand this season, remember to HUNT SAFELY. WEAR A HARNESS. Learn more about being a safe hunter now: bit.ly/4zNjjSs

This wholesome episode of Call of the Outdoors, we discuss the responsibility hunters have to conservation to get the next generation outdoors through mentorship. Watch or listen to Ep. # 74- “Ignite the Spark: It Takes a Hunter to Make a Hunter” now! bit.ly/4wWgCuV 🎧

PA is the nation’s leading state for venison donations, reflecting the generosity of hunters, processors, and volunteers across the Commonwealth. Through partnerships with Hunters Sharing the Harvest and the PA Department of Ag., we’re able to continue to help those in need.

Exciting News! The @pagamecomm just announced our all-new Mapping Center and it’s available NOW at: bit.ly/PAMappingCenter. More user-friendly, faster, and improved navigation. Check it out today!

Do you have a young hunter who’s ready to take that next step and complete their Hunter-Trapper Education course? Young or young at heart can register TODAY at bit.ly/4fFE629.

Join us this Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at PGC Headquarters for our annual Outdoor Gear Exchange — turning outdoor inventory into opportunity!