Coronavirus-related Cancellations

In an effort to protect public health and reduce overall spread of COVID-19 the Game Commission is taking the following precautions. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

FAQs

Will the Game Commission Refund the Cost of My Hunting and Furtaker Licenses if I Cannot Travel Due to COVID-19-Related Restrictions?
No. Pennsylvania State law specifies that license fees are non-refundable and therefore the Game Commission does not have the authority to issue a refund.

More Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus and the Game Commission

Offices and Other Buildings

All region offices have resumed regular lobby hours. The agency’s Harrisburg headquarters is open for license sales. Closures include the Visitors Center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster County.

State Game Lands Ranges

As of Friday, June 5 all rifle, shotgun, pistol and archery ranges on state game lands have reopened and regular hours of operation have resumed. With all Game Commission shooting ranges and region offices open again, Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans thanks hunters, trappers and target shooters for their patience in recent months as the agency made adjustments to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.

Hunter-Trapper Education Classes

• In-person Hunter-Trapper Education classes are now being offered.

  To find a class in your area, please visit: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/25?utm_source=HTE_Class_Calendar_Page&utm_medium=page_link&utm_campaign=HTE_Course.

  Before registering for an in-person class, please note the following:

  • Classes will be limited to 50 percent capacity to ensure that social distancing can be maintained.
  • Classes are limited to pre-registered students only. Walk-in students will not be permitted. A parent or guardian attending with a minor child is required to register or remain outside the facility. All persons in attendance will count towards the maximum number of people for the classroom.
  • Each student shall be responsible for providing their own face covering/mask and will only be allowed to bring into the classroom a jacket, keys, phone and wallet or purse. Food and drinks will not be provided. Students should bring their own meals and beverages for consumption outside of the classroom.

  • Additional information can be found here: COVID-19 Guidelines for Hunter-Trapper Education Classes

Other Cancellations

• Field Days: In an effort to protect public health and reduce overall spread of COVID-19, all Field Day events have been suspended until further notice.
• 2020 Waterfowl Surveys: Cancellation: 2020 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, Q&As (PDF)

Pennsylvania Department of Health:

For general information about Coronavirus, please refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website, health.pa.gov.