Chapter 11: Expanding
Your Opportunities
Introduction
Hunting and trapping opportunities exist in abundance on
public and private lands throughout Pennsylvania. Unfortunately,
many sportsmen and sportswomen do not take advantage of these
areas. Through the years, hunters and trappers continuously
return to familiar locations, never considering the possibilities
that lie "around the corner." Other hunters and
trappers are unaware of the opportunities that exist nearby
and across the state.
- In addition to the excitement of hunting
new fields or trapping forgotten areas, hunters and trappers
can enhance
their time afield by hunting different game species,
trying more challenging methods, or using traditional equipment.
- Opportunities
to apply hunting skills also exist before
and after hunting season.
- Trap and skeet shooting, sporting
clay courses, and 3-D archery courses are other activities
that enhance
hunting
involvement.
Hunting Opportunities on Public Lands
All states have federal- or state-owned public lands that
are available for hunting. Public lands may have special
regulations that regulate hunting on these properties and
may require special permits. Be sure to check with the appropriate
agency and obtain maps before you go out to hunt.
Public lands that may be
open for hunting are:
- State parks and forests
- State-owned wildlife management
areas
- National forests
- National Parks
- National Wildlife Refuge properties
- Bureau of Land Management
properties
- Bureau of Reclamation properties
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