Say I wanted to testmy SHTF Gear, can I do it on Game lands?

[Zet70]

I was just looking to try out my bug out bag and some of the regular supplies I have in the basement. Can I legally do it on game lands? What if I wanted to do it with my one of my firearms? I do have my LTCF, can I only bring my CCW? How about a bolt action? My semi?

Could this only be done with an actual firearm during hunting season? In which case I realize I would not want to be out hiking and camping.

Or would I be better off just finding someone with 100 acres and camping on their property with permission for a weekend?

[fingers80002]

NO........

Game Lands are for hunting and training dogs......

They are not state rec. areas.....

[jtsgsxr6]

If by test you mean camping, then no you can't. Camping outside a designated camping area is not allowed on PGC game lands. Camping can be done in the state forest though (has some restrictions too).

[heatheroo]

Camping not allowed in SGLs. Your best bet is a state forest. No permit required for primitive camping as long as you don't spend more than 1 night in a given spot. From Lehigh co. you might want to checkout the Delaware SF. I've done some "primitive trekking" there, and once you get away from the trails (assuming deer/bear season is not open), you will have no problem finding privacy.

[Azzy]

But you may not be able to shoot, outside of season, in the state forest.

[Zet70]

Excellent advice guys. Thanks!

So I can carry firearms but no shooting? But I can carry a rifle and pistol? Does the rifle have to be bolt or can it be semi? Thats fine with me. I just wanted to see how I could manage the weight of a full pack for three days/ two nights.

Fire restrictions or anything?

[LittleRedToyota]

everything you want to know about state forest camping rules and regs:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/camping/index.aspx

[heatheroo]

go to the DCNR web-site to look up all the rules for use of state forests

you can carry any firearm within the law. (hint - coyote season is open basically year round and is one of the few game aniamals you can hunt on Sundays.......so if you have a hunting license and are carrying a weapon legal for coyotes (no semi autos) then you have a valid excuse for an occasional shot or 2........for the record I am not condoning target shooting in the state forest)

Fire restrictions are posted regionally by the DCNR. you can check the DCNR web-site to see current restrictions.

[Dredly]

if you are carrying a rifle it will be very hard to convince someone you aren't hunting... pistol you'll be fine

[Zet70]

So no Semis, but if I renew my hunting license I can bring the Mosin. Ill check the website. Thanks guys!