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Hot take: If you can outsmart a longbeard in PA, you can probably outsmart one anywhere. It’s spring gobbler season, and we’re talking turkeys. Listen or watch the latest podcast at: bit.ly/3RPFpPp.

The 2025 Pennsylvania elk hunt application period is open NOW through July 13, 2025. Apply for $11.97 person season or $35.91 for all three. The license reveal will be held on July 26, 2025. bit.ly/3Glzsaq Thank you for being a Pennsylvania hunter!

We cherish Pennsylvania wildflowers on state game lands. Please look and appreciate their beauty but DO NOT pick them. It’s unlawful to pick wildflowers from state game lands and remove them from their habitat. Let state game lands natural beauty flourish! 🌼

PA hunters know that turkey season = tick season. Get tips on preventing and removing ticks and symptoms of tickborne diseases from the CDC at: cdc.gov/ticks/preventi…

ATTN HUNTERS: When purchasing 25-26 hunting licenses, you'll need your driver’s license or CID number. System updates for security purposes no longer allow account lookups by Social Security numbers. Your CID can be found on previous year’s hunting or fishing licenses.

If you see a lone fawn or calf, it’s NOT abandoned. Its mother is nearby, hiding it to protect it from predators — a key survival strategy. Let wildlife be wild! If you suspect a wild animal is sick/injured, contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD.

Whether you’re a patio planter or a truck patch tender, summertime means garden time. Planning and prep before you grow can help ensure YOU are the one enjoying the fruits of your labor, not a local bear. BearWise.org this growing season: bit.ly/44wxpKN

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller It’s International Day for Biodiversity — take the time to stop, look around, and notice all of Mother Nature's great attention to detail.

On this Memorial Day, the Pennsylvania Game Commission remembers and honors those who fought for the freedom of our nation. We’re eternally grateful to the men and women in the U.S. military who died serving our country.

Share YOUR love of hunting and the outdoors with the next generation of hunters. Become a Hunter-Trapper Education instructor. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for experienced hunters and trappers to teach basic and advanced HTE. LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4gHJj6O.

Calling all PA hunters — mark your calendars. 2025-26 PA licenses go on sale Monday, June 23. REMINDER: Residents have 21 days to purchase your GUARANTEED first round antlerless license for any WMU. MORE DETAILS: bit.ly/4keBvMc.

Don’t wait until you’re 20 feet up a tree — scouting season starts NOW! Using strategic trail camera placement can help you to gain intel on bedding areas, food and water sources, and early season movement. Do YOU have trail cameras out now?

Confused with the changes to the upcoming license year? Don’t worry, we’ve got all the important details in our newest episode of The Call of the Outdoors podcast. Listen now at: bit.ly/pgcpodcast.

We’re hunting for our next great new hire! Apply today! bit.ly/4juuPbK

The Great Lakes Piping Plover, one of the rarest and most endangered shorebirds in all of North America, has returned to nest on the Lake Erie shoreline! Help give them their best chance of survival by respecting beach closures and following all Presque Isle State Park rules.

Your mind may be focused on the new license year, but WHAT IF that new license year included a PA elk license? You can still apply for the 2025-26 elk hunting season now, through Sunday, July 13 on huntfishpa.gov.

Over a century ago, PA’s first public hunting access tract was purchased in Elk County — State Game Lands 25. From just 6,288 acres to 1.5 million across 66 counties, we’re now celebrating 105 years of the PA State Game Lands system! Tell us, what’s your FAVORITE game lands?

Foraging for berries on state game lands is lawful but don't be careless — some berries are toxic to people and pets. For safety, go with an experienced forager and bring a field guide to learn about wild edibles. Stay safe, stay educated, and happy foraging!

Vacationing in bear country doesn’t have to end up like the movie “The Great Outdoors.” Don’t make the same mistakes as Chet Ripley, and you’ll be guaranteed to have a great time! For BearWise vacation tips, visit: bit.ly/4l5mX1O.

You got questions? We’ve got answers. PA hunting licenses go on sale starting Monday, June 23, so be on top of your game with ALL the facts! Check out our licensing FAQs on our website at: bit.ly/45ikhZX.