Thomas Pollon

HARRISBURG -- Avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of hundreds of snow geese found at a Northampton County quarry. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is coordinating a response to this incident that includes safe removal, testing and disposal of these birds. Those encountering other sick or dead wild birds anywhere in Pennsylvania can report them to the Game Commission by calling 1-833-PGC-WILD (1-833-742-9453). Any sick or dead domestic birds should be reported to...

HARRISBURG -- Their training now complete, Pennsylvania’s newest State Game Wardens are working in their newly assigned districts. The 37th Class of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Ross Leffler School of Conservation graduated Jan. 31, adding 24 more officers to the ranks. Members of the 37th Class, their hometowns and their assigned districts are: Adam M. Beinhauer, of Pittsburgh (Lancaster County); Wade W. Clark III, of Apollo (Bedford County); Benjamin M. Conklin, of Effort (Carbon...

HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits. All 2026-27 seasons include the Sundays that fall within their listed start and end dates. Also, seasons that previously ended on Saturdays largely will end on Sundays, providing additional days of opportunity throughout the year. The lone exception is for migratory game birds. There will be no Sunday hunting for migratory game birds – including...