Pennsylvania hunting
Public hunting land in Pennsylvania
Caliber maps 348 public hunting areas in Pennsylvania, with Pennsylvania Game Commission's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Pennsylvania · 348 areas
Allegheny National Forest
National forest · 513,942 acres
State Game Land 211
State wildlife area · 88,149 acres
State Game Land 013
State wildlife area · 50,829 acres
State Game Land 057
State wildlife area · 46,082 acres
State Game Land 044
State wildlife area · 39,060 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 348 by distance from you.
- 342
- State wildlife areas
- 2
- National forests
- 4
- National wildlife refuges
Pennsylvania hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Phone
- 717-787-2084
- Resident license
- $20.97 — Resident Adult Hunting License (ages 17-64, July 1 - June 30)
- Nonresident license
- $101.97 — Nonresident Adult Hunting License (age 17+, July 1 - June 30)
- Hunter education
- All first-time hunters must complete a hunter-trapper education course to buy a PA hunting license.
- Good to know
- Antlerless deer licenses ($6.97 resident) and archery/muzzleloader add-ons are separate.
Fees and rules as published by Pennsylvania Game Commission, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
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The 12 biggest of 348 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny National Forest | National forest | 513,942 | Open |
| State Game Land 211 | State wildlife area | 88,149 | Open |
| State Game Land 013 | State wildlife area | 50,829 | Open |
| State Game Land 057 | State wildlife area | 46,082 | Open |
| State Game Land 044 | State wildlife area | 39,060 | Open |
| State Game Land 075 | State wildlife area | 27,500 | Open |
| State Game Land 127 | State wildlife area | 26,465 | Open |
| State Game Land 012 | State wildlife area | 24,598 | Open |
| State Game Land 025 | State wildlife area | 24,203 | Open |
| State Game Land 091 | State wildlife area | 23,696 | Open |
| State Game Land 108 | State wildlife area | 22,768 | Open |
| State Game Land 100 | State wildlife area | 21,063 | Open |
State wildlife areas · 342
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 2
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 4
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Pennsylvania hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Pennsylvania?
Caliber lists 348 public hunting areas in Pennsylvania: 342 state wildlife areas, 2 national forests, 4 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Pennsylvania Game Commission also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Pennsylvania?
As published by Pennsylvania Game Commission (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $20.97 — Resident Adult Hunting License (ages 17-64, July 1 - June 30); nonresident, $101.97 — Nonresident Adult Hunting License (age 17+, July 1 - June 30). Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Pennsylvania?
All first-time hunters must complete a hunter-trapper education course to buy a PA hunting license. Check Pennsylvania Game Commission for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Pennsylvania?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Pennsylvania Game Commission's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Pennsylvania Game Commission and the managing agency before you hunt.
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