The weather is breaking and summer is right around the corner, so why not fire up the grill and celebrate National BBQ Day the RIGHT way!
We’ve got a simple but delicious venison recipe sure to please everyone and definitely get you in the right mindset for those summer vibes.
You can find this recipe and more in our Pennsylvania Game Commission Wild Game Cookbook, but if you’re itching to give it a try, keep swiping!
If you grill some up, let us know! Tag @pagamecomm in your picture and let us know how it was.
We’re RUNNING to the beaches of Lake Erie. Why?
The piping plovers are BACK!
This rare, endangered North American shorebird has returned for its tenth breeding season, so we are celebrating!
The Pennsylvania Piping Plover and Common Tern Partnership invite you to join us as we celebrate how small, continued actions turned into one BIG success with the Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest this summer.
This unique event is being held on July 18 and 19, 2026, at Presque Isle State Park in Erie.
Visitors can expect field trips, special exhibits, special ticketed reception, and the debut of the Game Commission’s newest wildlife film, “Our Threatened and Endangered Species: Piping Plovers.”
We invite you to learn more about one of Pennsylvania’s most critically important birds and what YOU can do to help endangered and threatened species across our beautiful state!
Check out the link in our bio for more Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest details!
@USFWS | @padcnr | @bird_erie | @trec.foundation
We’d all much rather be in the woods chasing strutters than stuck in the office, but turkey hunters will soon have more time in the day to fill their tags!
Beginning Monday, May 18, hunting hours extend to one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset through the end of the season, Saturday, May 30.
There are NO Sunday hunting dates during this current spring gobbler season.
The daily limit is one bird. The season limit is two birds ONLY for individuals who possess a valid special turkey license. Remember to tag and report your successful harvests online, by phone, or by mail.
Hunters who purchased a second spring gobbler license have a mandatory reporting requirement regardless of whether they harvest a bird with the second license.
Thank you for being a Pennsylvania turkey hunter.
Good luck. Have fun. Hunt SAFELY.
BONUS points and BONUS episode 🎙️
Applying for the hunt of a lifetime just got easier, and we’ve got the expert to break it down for you.
On this special episode, Elk Biologist Jeremy Banfield joins host Matt Morrett to break down the latest updates to Pennsylvania elk hunting for the upcoming seasons, including changes to the application process, bonus points structure, hunt zones, and more.
Plus, hear expert tips for safely viewing bugling bulls this fall. Because who DOESN’T love visiting elk country in the fall?
Tune into Episode 70- Luck of the Draw: Elk Application & Hunting Updates wherever you get your podcasts or the link in our bio. And be sure to watch for all-new episodes to drop the first Wednesday of every month.
Are you dreading the summer lull of, “I’m so bored” or potential bouncing off the walls with energy?
If you have a kid who loves the outdoors, Youth Field Days are a great way to turn that energy into something fun and maybe even a new lifelong interest.
These interactive events give kids the chance to try all kinds of outdoor activities — from trapping and clay shooting to kayaking, turkey hunting demos, basic first aid, and more.
They are hands-on, exciting, and a great way to spend a summer day outside!
Hosted by local sportsmen’s clubs across the state, these events are completely FREE to attend. But keep in mind, registration is often limited and spots fill up fast, so be sure to sign up soon!
Comment “Field Day” and we will send you a direct link for events across the state!
What our mothers think we do in our wildlife conservation careers vs. what we actually do on the daily.
Sorry, Mom — we promise we’re doing our best to stay safe. And yes, we’ll call when we get there.
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷
Tag it. Report it. Your harvest COUNTS!
With spring gobbler season underway, successful hunters are reminded to report their turkey harvest.
Hunters can report one of three ways:
💻 Online at huntfish.pa.gov
📱 Call 1-800-838-4431
📨 Mail a 2025-26 harvest report card to: 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9851
By reporting big game harvests, you provide Game Commission biologists with information for future decision-making and tag allocations.
Thank you for being a Pennsylvania turkey hunter!
Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.
Can’t work a mouth call to save your life? That’s ok, Rob’s got a solution.
In this month’s episode of the Call of the Outdoors podcast, Pennsylvania native, former NWTF Ceo, and turkey hunting legend, Rob Keck takes us back to his early days of chasing longbeards and catches up with Matt as they share hunting stories and tips.
From the history of turkey calls to nationwide conservation wins, this episode is a tribute to the hunters and leaders who made it all possible.
Tune in and reconnect with the roots of spring gobbler season.
You can find this episode and more on our YouTube channel (link in our bio).
Tag that one friend who relied too much on using “the force” instead of practicing their mouth call — now they sound a little too much like Chewbacca and less like a gobbler.
Drop a photo of your successful opening day harvest on your story and tag @pagamecomm ! 🦃
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
WOO-HOO — it’s turkey season! 🤘
Bottomland on, call in hand, grit in your veins, and patience on lock. It’s game on for PA longbeards.
Hunting Hours:
🦃 May 2-16: One-half hour before sunrise until noon
🦃 May 18-30: One-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset
There are NO Sunday hunting dates during this current spring gobbler season.
The daily limit is one bird. The season limit is two birds ONLY for individuals who possess a valid special turkey license. Remember to tag and report your successful harvests online, by phone, or by mail.
Thank you for being a Pennsylvania turkey hunter. Get after those strutters!
Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.
The 2026 Shooting Range Improvement Program (SRIP) application deadline is in sight — time to take your best shot! 🎯
Applications are DUE next Friday, May 8.
The SRIP provides grants to sportsmen’s clubs to fund projects that will positively impact Pennsylvania hunters and recreational shooters.
Projects eligible for SRIP grants include development and renovation of facilities, construction of backstops and safety berms, lead remediation, and more.
Projects that best reflect the goals of the program will be selected by July 1.
We recognize the importance of safe and accessible ranges for Pennsylvania outdoorsmen and for conservation. Apply today!
Check the link in our bio OR comment “grant” to have a link directly sent to your inbox!
