Rise and shine - it’s [almost] pheasant hunting time!
 Pennsylvania’s statewide pheasant season opens this Sat., Oct. 21 and hunters are gearing up to head afield. Don’t forget to purchase your pheasant permit, required for all adult and some senior hunters. VISIT: www.huntfish.pa.gov.
 For the 2023-24 deer seasons, Pennsylvania hunters purchased more than ONE MILLION antlerless deer tags. Now, we want to see you filling those tags!
Pennsylvania’s 2023 deer hunting seasons are underway.
Share your successful antlerless harvests to participate in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s newest photo contest: “Fill a Tag for the Future.”
Click here for full details about the contest.
 Call of the Outdoors Podcast "Episode 35: LIFE-SAVING ADVICE FROM STATE GAME WARDENS" is AVAILABLE NOW. Listen here.
Our newest episode explores hunting-related shooting incidents and serious violations that could put yourself, fellow hunters, and wildlife at risk.
State Game Warden Mario Altieri, Information & Education Supervisor Aaron Morrow, and Bureau of Marketing Director and host Matt Morrett share the most common mistakes they see hunters make and their tips for staying safe in the field.
From following regulations for firearms seasons to taking a few simple precautions before heading into the woods, hear firsthand advice on how hunters can legally harvest game and make it back home safely.
New episodes will be released monthly and can be found online at www.calloftheoutdoorspgc.com.
Listeners can also subscribe and download podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, and IHeart Media.
Tune in and join us as we explore lots of ways to promote and enhance our state's wildlife resources for current and future generations!
 With some of Pennsylvania’s statewide deer seasons underway, we are reminding hunters to report their harvest within 10 days.
Report one of three ways:
- Online at huntfish.pa.gov.
- By calling 1-800-838-4431.
- By mailing a 2023-24 harvest report card to: PA Game Commission, Attn: Harvest Reports, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9851.
Having trouble reporting online? Click here to watch a full how-to video on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's YouTube page.
When you report a big game harvest, you help provide Game Commission wildlife biologists with information they use for decision-making processes and future tag allocations.
Thank you for being a Pennsylvania hunter! Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.
If you still need to purchase your 2023-24 Pennsylvania hunting license, they’re available online at www.huntfish.pa.gov or at any in-store license vendor.
 Pennsylvania’s deer hunting seasons are here, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission is sharing some updates for the 2023-24 seasons related to its effort to battle the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state.
Read our news release here for all details.
View the updated DMA map here.
Thank you for being a Pennsylvania hunter, conservationist and voice for the future of hunting in PA.
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