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Learn to Hunt Program
The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Learn to Hunt Program is designed to help individuals of all ages become successful hunters. Participants will learn about game animal behavior, habitat preferences, choosing a firearm, preparing wild game meat for the table, and more. On your outdoor journey, the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help you Learn to Hunt.
This fall the Game Commission will be offering three different online programs to help get you started squirrel, pheasant, or archery deer hunting. Each program is approximately 45 minutes in length and concludes with question and answer session. Each program is recorded and will be sent to registrants via email afterwards. *Registration, see below, is required to participate live.
Upcoming Webinars:
LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 2: Ducks
Are you interested in hunting ducks this fall?
This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get stared hunting ducks! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, decoy set-ups, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.
WHEN: Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE: Microsoft Virtual Events
Past Webinars:
LEARN TO HUNT: WATERFOWL – Part 1: Canada Geese
Want to hunt waterfowl but don't know where to start?
This hour-long VIRTUAL program will help you get started hunting Canada geese this fall! Participants will learn about scouting, hunting regulations, identification tips, equipment, hunting tactics, field dressing, prepping game for the table and so much more! The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session where participants can ask questions.
WATCH HERE: Youtube
LEARN TO HUNT: DEER WITH FIREARMSWant to get started hunting? Deer rifle season is a great place to start! Join us online for an hour-long presentation covering licensing, rifle and ammunition selection, antler restrictions, hunting gear, and more! The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session to get you all the information you need before going afield this fall.
WATCH HERE: YouTube
LEARN TO HUNT: PHEASANTS
Want to chase some roosters? This 2-hour webinar will cover the basics of pheasant hunting in Pennsylvania. Participants will learn where to, equipment needed to, and tactics to safely hunt pheasants in Pennsylvania.
WATCH HERE: YouTube
LEARN TO HUNT: ARCHERY DEERThis two-part webinar will help new bow hunters develop the skills necessary to be successful this fall, with information on deer behavior, selecting a stand, shot placement, preparing for the hunt, and much more.
WATCH HERE: YouTube – Part 1
WATCH HERE: YouTube - Part 2
LEARN TO HUNT: SQUIRRELS
New to hunting? Hunting small game, like squirrels, is a great way to learn hunting tactics and develop skills. This Learn to Hunt program will teach you everything you need to know to hunt squirrels in Pennsylvania this fall.
WATCH HERE: YouTube
GETTING STARTED - Join us online for an overview of the gear you'll need to hunt spring gobblers. We'll cover shotgun, ammunition, calls, and camouflage.
WATCH HERE: YouTube
TURKEY BIOLOGY - Join us online to learn the basics of turkey biology and tips on scouting and locating turkeys. This presentation will give you the information you need to prepare for the season ahead.
WATCH HERE: YouTube
HUNTING TIPS & TACTICS - Listen to champion turkey caller and marketing bureau director, Matt Morrett, to learn hunting tips and tactics to help you harvest a gobbler this spring! Listen here: (Learn to Hunt Turkey Tips and Tactics).