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 ENJOY SOME OF THE BEST PHEASANT HUNTING OF THE YEAR!

Pennsylvania's late pheasant season runs through Dec. 24, 2021, and reopens from Dec. 27, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022.  More than 40,000 pheasants are scheduled to be stocked in the late season.

Please note: Hunters who pursue pheasants in Pennsylvania are required to purchase a pheasant permit in addition to a general hunting license.  Click here to watch how pheasant permit dollars are used in Pennsylvania.

Small game hunters are required to wear a minimum of 250 square inches, on head, chest and back combined, visible to 360 degrees, at all times.  Male and female pheasants may be taken in all WMUs.  Visit page 7 of the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest here.

Congratulations to Gabrielle Shaker, and Rhett, of Schuylkill County for harvesting this rooster this fall.  

Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.

WHERE TO HUNT THE LATE SEASON

Looking for a new place to find pheasants this season?  Check out the Game Commission's interactive pheasant-stocking map here.  The map is updated to include all properties where birds are released.  It also identifies the likeliest areas to find pheasants on each and allows the user to zoom in to view potential hunting spots - even where to park.

MAKE YOUR HARVEST COUNT

Thank you in advance to hunters who have reported their harvests this fall. If you still need to report, you have three ways to do so: online at www.huntfish.pa.gov; by calling 1-800-838-4431; or by mailing a report card to the Pennsylvania Game Commission (Attn: Harvest Reports), 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9851.

Every time a hunter or trapper reports a harvest to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, wildlife management gets better in the Commonwealth.  By reporting a harvest, hunters provide information that aid our wildlife biologists decision-making process and tag allocations not only for next year, but for years to come.  Visit www.pgc.gov to learn more.

PURSUE SMALL GAME THIS WINTER

From squirrel, to pheasant, to rabbit, grouse and bobwhite quail, the small game hunting opportunities this winter are plentiful!  The statewide seasons for all these species run from Dec. 13-24, 2021.  Squirrel, pheasant, rabbit and bobwhite quail opens again on Dec. 27, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022.                                                                           

Small game hunters are required to wear a minimum of 250 square inches, on head, chest and back combined, visible 360 degrees, at all times.  Visit www.pgc.pa.gov or page 7 of the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest here for small game seasons and bag limits.

REPORT WILDLIFE CRIMES TO OPERATION GAME THIEF

Wildlife crimes affect us all.  Poachers are thieves.  Help us catch them by reporting illegal wildlife activity to the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Operation Game Thief Program.  Information can be reported to the OGT hotline at 1-888-PGC-8001 or online by clicking here.

Reports can remain confidential.  Monetary rewards are available in some cases.  Follow Operation Game Thief, Pennsylvania Game Commission on Facebook to help spread the word about current OGT cases.  Thank you for your help in protecting Pennsylvania wildlife.  Click here for more information

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